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AP05 FSX

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,918 mi
Last recorded72,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,918 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at the front (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

condensation in the offside headlamp

slight brake fluid from the clutch pipe coming from the master cylinder area

the exhaust front flexi and centre mount bracket deteriorated

the offside front tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

Fail 4 Sep 2015 72,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

both sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at the front (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

condensation in the offside headlamp

slight brake fluid from the clutch pipe coming from the master cylinder area

the exhaust front flexi and centre mount bracket deteriorated

the offside front tyre is worn to 3.5mm tread depth

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front powersteering pipe corroded.

offside sill getting corroded at bottom seam.

slight moisture in offside front headlight

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,594 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,594 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on walls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,721 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,422 miles

o/s/f brake slightly tight

Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,422 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f brake slightly tight

Pass 30 May 2009 42,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,512 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

n/s/r tyre outer wall small cut

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 FSX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

AP05 FSX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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