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AU05 TCY

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,639 mi
Last recorded30,639 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,639 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 30,633 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing & turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 17,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,203 miles

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

wiper blades torn slightly

Fail 1 May 2013 14,203 miles

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

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

wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 12,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight cuts in the tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,864 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cuts in the tread

Pass 4 May 2010 10,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,560 miles

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

offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 7 May 2008 7,044 miles

both front and both rear tyres cracking / perishing outer sidewalls

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 TCY 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 81.3%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

AU05 TCY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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