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AP05 CDU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,727 mi
Last recorded35,727 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 35,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 31,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 29,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 27,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 20,580 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,332 miles

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

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

engine noise , whine/rumble

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2009 15,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 11,871 miles

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

Advise offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

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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AP05 CDU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP05 CDU, 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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AP05 CDU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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