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AP05 ROU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,525 mi
Last recorded69,525 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ROU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,525 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear of arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,547 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear outer sills partially corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear outer sills partially corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,928 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre sidewall signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre sidewall signs of perishing

rear wiper poor

Fail 7 Sep 2011 20,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs in poor condition on the inner edge

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r tyre sidewall signs of perishing

o/s/r tyre sidewall signs of perishing

rear wiper poor

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,839 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,686 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,203 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)

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 ROU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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