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AO55 MDZ

2005 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,686 mi
Last recorded64,686 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 64,686 miles

Offside Rear outrigger in wheel arch corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 18 May 2020 64,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base prescribed area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outrigger in wheel arch corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe prescribed area corroded (STRONG ADVISE)

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 57,858 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,251 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,251 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis near exhaust mount (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 53,148 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 49,820 miles

Both Front Discs Corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 49,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front Discs Corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 45,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriated but not blowing

Pass 9 May 2011 38,009 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 38,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 34,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 34,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,905 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MDZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AO55 MDZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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