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AV05 ZYU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,659 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

coolant below minimum level

gearlever ball/knob missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,658 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

coolant below minimum level

gearlever ball/knob missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,131 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to split in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,128 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to split in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,732 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,524 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 ZYU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV05 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

AV05 ZYU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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