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AP05 DEU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,672 mi
Last recorded99,672 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 99,672 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear window deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 95,008 miles

both front and o/s/r road wheels have slight distorted inner bead rims

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

front and rear chassis legs corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush lifting

Fail 12 May 2017 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front and o/s/r road wheels have slight distorted inner bead rims

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

front and rear chassis legs corroded

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush lifting

Pass 13 May 2016 92,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,932 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 88,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 82,981 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 82,981 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,619 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall and going out of shape

Fail 13 May 2013 76,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage on sidewall and going out of shape

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 May 2012 63,780 miles

Both rear inner wheels slightly buckled

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 63,780 miles

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

Both rear inner wheels slightly buckled

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,018 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DEU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP05 DEU, 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 AP05 DEU registered?

AP05 DEU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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