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AY05 LGX

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,385 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 99,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear and middle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,977 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,756 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,913 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 55,454 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,938 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,937 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in very poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,320 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyre sidewalls perishing.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,301 miles

rear number plate has a small crack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 31,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear number plate has a small crack

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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AY05 LGX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY05 LGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 LGX registered?

AY05 LGX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is AY05 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LGX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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