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AV53 BEV

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,598 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 53,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,861 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bolt in tread of tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,580 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,580 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,270 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,498 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,257 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 29 Apr 2008 14,511 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on outer edge

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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AV53 BEV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 BEV, 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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AV53 BEV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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