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AV55 DZX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,445 mi
Last recorded66,445 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,445 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated BADLY CRACKED... (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL.... (6.1.B.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED...

BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLES VERY RUSTY...

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEX PIPE SMALL SPLITS WITH SMALL EXHAUST BLOW... (7.1.2)

Nearside Front FLOOR PANEL RUSTY...

Nearside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN...

Offside Front FLOOR PANEL RUSTY...

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING,,, (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS...

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET VERY RUSTY...

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,956 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

rear sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,103 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low and out of shape inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 52,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre low and out of shape inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,809 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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AV55 DZX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV55 DZX, 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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AV55 DZX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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