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AP54 AJY

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to os/ns front floor

corrosion to os/ns front inner wing

corrosion to os/ns inner and outer sill

noise from gearbox area

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to os/ns floor

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

corrosion to os/ns sills

Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to os/ns floor

corrosion to os/ns inner sills

corrosion to os/ns sills

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,087 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2017 67,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,515 miles

corrosion to os/ns front chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2016 63,449 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os/ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to os/ns front chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,707 miles

Chassis rails and both inner sills have surface corrosion

Front exhaust to intermediate exhaust flange has some corrosion

Nearside Front tyre inner edges of tread depth at minimum requirement

Offside Front tyre inner edges of tread depth at minimum requirement

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,841 miles

front discs are slightly liped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion n/s sill

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,841 miles

corrosion n/s sill

front discs are slightly liped

Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,998 miles

front discs are slightly liped

Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,921 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front discs are slightly liped

o/s/f tyre is worn bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,674 miles

fuel filter damp

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 7,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,881 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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AP54 AJY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP54 AJY, 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 AP54 AJY registered?

AP54 AJY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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