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AO55 CTX

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,546 mi
Last recorded55,546 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 44,085 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,373 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 32,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,719 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 29,719 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 27,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car has been involved in a serious accident

gearbox mount worn

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AO55 CTX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 CTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 CTX registered?

AO55 CTX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AO55 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 CTX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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