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AP05 MHX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,427 miles

Front SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 74,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 64,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,388 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

N/S WIPER BLADE TOO LONG?COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.EXHAUST LEAK FLEX.CORROSION SILLS/FLOOR ETC.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.MINOR DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE TREAD/WALL.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S WIPER BLADE TOO LONG?COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY.EXHAUST LEAK FLEX.CORROSION SILLS/FLOOR ETC.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.MINOR DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE TREAD/WALL.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,191 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 MHX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

AP05 MHX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 MHX safe to buy?

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