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AO55 USJ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,410 mi
Last recorded45,410 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 USJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 45,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 45,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 45,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,531 miles

Reverse light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Nov 2017 10,055 miles

Front Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2016 9,990 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2016 9,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,294 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 9,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,359 miles

all tyres perished (2005)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 7,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 6,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 5,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 4,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 3,010 miles

wipers leaving lines

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 USJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

AO55 USJ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AO55 USJ safe to buy?

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