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AP54 SOJ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,289 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various corrosion underside, outer/ inner sills, floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,048 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear of vehicle underside corroded and getting thin( not in perscribed area)

vehicle corroded in various places underside

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded in front of o/s/rear wheel at bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Fail 21 Jul 2016 56,155 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end near susp arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor behind o/s front susp (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

vehicle corroding in various places underside

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,179 miles

front tyres cracked and perished

ns sill corroed

Fail 21 Jan 2013 25,176 miles

Offside Inner 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)

front tyres cracked and perished

ns sill corroed

Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,955 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,954 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,266 miles

both front tyres worn uneven and low

front brakes worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,505 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 SOJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 SOJ, 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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AP54 SOJ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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