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AV55 LMU

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 63,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 12 Jun 2021 63,584 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavily surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 6 Jul 2020 62,529 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,499 miles

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle including subframe mounts, outer sills and rear axle mounts.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,154 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,059 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,198 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perrish on side wall

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish on side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,734 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 LMU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

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

Is AV55 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 LMU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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