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AP05 DTN

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,040 mi
Last recorded43,040 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,040 miles

nearside and offside front chassis starting to corrode

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,556 miles

Front brake discs worn close to minimum limit

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,530 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,301 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre torn

Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,301 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

spare tyre torn

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,261 miles

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

both nearside and offside outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,948 miles

Front brake discs are worn and very corroded

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills are corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,471 miles

Both rear axle busshes are split and perished

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,249 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 30,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,446 miles

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 DTN is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 DTN registered?

AP05 DTN is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is AP05 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 DTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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