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AU55 OSX

2005 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,576 mi
Last recorded45,576 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,576 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 45,576 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,172 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,428 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,137 miles

chassis number appears tampered with in windscreen.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 7,134 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

chassis number appears tampered with in windscreen.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,904 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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AU55 OSX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 OSX, 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 AU55 OSX registered?

AU55 OSX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AU55 OSX safe to buy?

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