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AY55 WGE

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,251 mi
Last recorded73,251 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 WGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to varous places

Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight corrosion to varous places

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre splitting on sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front chassis corroded

near side rear body behind bumper corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front chassis corroded

near side rear body behind bumper corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,788 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,788 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,887 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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AY55 WGE is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY55 WGE, 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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AY55 WGE is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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