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AX05 TXU

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 131,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 120,112 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 120,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 108,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,382 miles

light on dash

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

light on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2014 97,219 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking Between tread

Fail 28 Jul 2014 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear Tyres Cracking Between tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 92,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,673 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 71,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,601 miles

TYRES..front wearing close to limit rears slight perish cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TXU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

AX05 TXU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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