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AY05 NFU

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,396 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,395 miles

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

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside body corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2015 111,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

underside body corrosion

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2015 111,380 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges

underside body corrosion

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2014 107,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2014 107,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,728 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,715 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,704 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,704 miles

Both inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,032 miles

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(7) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(7) Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,947 miles

(7) Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(7) Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,433 miles

(6) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

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 NFU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NFU, 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 AY05 NFU registered?

AY05 NFU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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