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AU05 TCV

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,829 mi
Last recorded92,829 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated,cracking in tread.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,968 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated.cracking on outer tread.

Fail 5 Aug 2017 89,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated.cracking on outer tread.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 86,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2016 86,995 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2015 81,043 miles

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre low on outside edge

o/s/f lower arm bush perished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,998 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f headlamp lense water marked

n/s/r tyre low of tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,694 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,694 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 66,053 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when spun

Pass 1 May 2012 66,053 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when spun

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 50,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 42,746 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,860 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 TCV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AU05 TCV, 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 AU05 TCV registered?

AU05 TCV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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