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AY55 XJC

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,075 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 66,511 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 57,631 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,736 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 44,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2019 38,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 38,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 36,149 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted & cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 36,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted & cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 32,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2016 31,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking up in therd

Fail 28 May 2016 31,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking up in therd

Pass 29 May 2015 27,433 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 19,190 miles

heat shild adrift

Pass 30 May 2012 17,299 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 17,290 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 16,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,544 miles

OSR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE INSIDE & OUTSIDE

osf wiper worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,436 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 XJC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AY55 XJC, 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 AY55 XJC registered?

AY55 XJC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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