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AV55 HXR

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs have excessive corrosion on inside surface both front

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspensionto floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion axle mounting to floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

UNABLE TO INSPECT ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO BONNET HINGE SIZED ON NEARSIDE

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,776 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Underside of vehicle very corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,469 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing to inner edges and have 3.0MM left

some corrsion starting to show to both nner and outer sills also petrol cap and centre chassis

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing to inner edges and have 3.0MM left

some corrsion starting to show to both nner and outer sills also petrol cap and centre chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,728 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 HXR is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HXR, 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 AV55 HXR registered?

AV55 HXR is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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