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AU05 SWF

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,175 mi
Last recorded71,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery moved from carrier area (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure flexi section broken held with tape & wire (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor & wiring missing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcement cords visable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Fibreglass & paper within 30cm of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner mounting point repaired with fibreglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcement cords visable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower caliper slider bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing boot significantly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Fibreglass & paper within 30cm of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling flexible brake hose on full left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle pivot bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with fibreglass within 30cm of offside axle pivot bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill section repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside jets (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective fabricated centre pipe mounting inadequate / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracked round complete tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 70,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front top strut mounts slightly worn

general underside corrosion not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,037 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,774 miles

1. Nearside outer sill starting to corrode. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

3. Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 69,771 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

1. Nearside outer sill starting to corrode. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

3. Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,530 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

tax disc in drivers view nearside

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,522 miles

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 9 Dec 2010 36,239 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 25,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,595 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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AU05 SWF is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU05 SWF, 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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AU05 SWF is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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