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AV05 XTW

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,139 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,139 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear main outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear main outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 73,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,644 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,912 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,145 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,856 miles

hi level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,805 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,832 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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AV05 XTW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XTW, 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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AV05 XTW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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