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AV05 GZZ

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,026 mi
Last recorded101,026 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 101,026 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 94,096 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,096 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,445 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,593 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 91,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

deep cuts to both front tyre walls

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,542 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

deep cuts to both front tyre walls

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,951 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR HEADLIGHT BAACK COVER ARE NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

OIL DRIPPING OFF UNDER THE ENGINE/GEARBOX

THE NSF INNER WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY BENT

THERE IS A NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS OF THE STEERING RACK

Fail 21 Feb 2012 70,951 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR HEADLIGHT BAACK COVER ARE NOT FITTED CORRECTLY

OIL DRIPPING OFF UNDER THE ENGINE/GEARBOX

THE NSF INNER WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY BENT

THERE IS A NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NS OF THE STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,898 miles

ADDED .75L OF OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS BEFORE MOT WAS DONE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHING BADLY

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS CORRECTLY

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

OSF SUSPENSION STRUT IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

OSF TYRE IS WOORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE AND HAS CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE TRACKING MAY NEED CHECKING IF HAS NOT BEEN DONE DUE TO THE WAY WAY THE FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN

TOPPED UP ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS LOW IN THE BOTTLE

Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADDED .75L OF OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS BEFORE MOT WAS DONE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING AND PERISHING BADLY

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS CORRECTLY

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE

OSF OUTER PAD IS LOW AND THE INNER PADS LOOK LOW BUT UNABLE TO FULLY SEE THEM AND THERE IS SOME WEAR TO THE FRONT DISCS

OSF SUSPENSION STRUT IS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

OSF TYRE IS WOORN TO THE LEGAL MIN ON THE INNER EDGE AND HAS CUT IN THE OUTER SIDE WALL WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE TRACKING MAY NEED CHECKING IF HAS NOT BEEN DONE DUE TO THE WAY WAY THE FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN

TOPPED UP ENGINE WATER LEVEL WHICH WAS LOW IN THE BOTTLE

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,817 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,216 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 9,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AV05 GZZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV05 GZZ, 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 AV05 GZZ registered?

AV05 GZZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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