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AV55 JCO

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,109 mi
Last recorded39,109 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper loose

Fail 27 Mar 2019 39,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides subframe mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper loose

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,562 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor surface corrosion but not holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sill panels corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,199 miles

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

Nearside Front floor has some corrosion but still to mot standards

Nearside Rear shockabsorber weak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 35,183 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear facing wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan[multi-skin] (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 29,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake warning lamp is on

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,869 miles

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,457 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 JCO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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