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AX05 OPU

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,024 mi
Last recorded56,024 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis/flitch panel behind outer wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, n/s tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s main rails under floor pan ADVANCED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hoses, both sidesa (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 48,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,902 miles

Chassis/floor starting to corrode

Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes split

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,867 miles

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

Chassis/floor starting to corrode

Inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes split

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sticker in b zone

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis/floor starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm bush split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,388 miles

chassis/floor starting to corrode

nearside front lower arm bush split

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,611 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,853 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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AX05 OPU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX05 OPU, 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 AX05 OPU registered?

AX05 OPU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 OPU safe to buy?

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