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AU05 TLO

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,667 mi
Last recorded42,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,667 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 42,667 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking FEED PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,511 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front wishbone bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front wishbone bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,709 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,227 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 35,227 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,615 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken,other brackets corroded and weak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,859 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,211 miles

OSR / NSR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED WEAR

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,894 miles

offside rear tyre showing slight uneven tread wear

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,078 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,914 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,181 miles

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

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 TLO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

AU05 TLO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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