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AP55 AXB

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,878 mi
Last recorded91,878 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 91,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,413 miles

near side outter sill corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side outter sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,491 miles

Both rear end inner sill areas by suspension arm mounts, getting corroded

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F and N/S/R wheels getting abit bent at inner rims (N/S/F also bent at outer rim)

O/S H/Light lens abit condensated

O/S/F susp/arm rear bush starting to wear and seperate

Outer sill areas getting abit corroded in places

Spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear end inner sill areas by suspension arm mounts, getting corroded

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

N/S/F and N/S/R wheels getting abit bent at inner rims (N/S/F also bent at outer rim)

O/S H/Light lens abit condensated

O/S/F susp/arm rear bush starting to wear and seperate

O/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear and starting to get abit mishaped at tread area

Outer sill areas getting abit corroded in places

Spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,050 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,286 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,031 miles

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

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

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

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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AP55 AXB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AP55 AXB, 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 AP55 AXB registered?

AP55 AXB is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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