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AV55 MHJ

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,708 mi
Last recorded71,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,708 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded and holed but not in testable area or adversely affecting brakes or steering

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspect engine stabilizer worn

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded and holed but not in testable area or adversely affecting brakes or steering

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspect engine stabilizer worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 60,019 miles

exhaust system corooded

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corooded

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,273 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 48,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,974 miles

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 13 Sep 2013 23,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 16,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,043 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,967 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 MHJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

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

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