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AY05 YJU

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,913 miles

knocking noise when turning steering

slight distortion on front brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2018 96,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting operation of brake lights (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

knocking noise when turning steering

slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,135 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexys slightly twisted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexys slightly twisted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,740 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 83,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,883 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,883 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,834 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,331 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 34,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,892 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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AY05 YJU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

AY05 YJU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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