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AY55 XOJ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,658 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,759 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,621 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 46,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 46,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery slightly leaking electrolyte (Acid)

Front Tyres; Both; worn smooth to insides; (O/S/F could be close to cords)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting point floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis also (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting point floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,812 miles

Front Tyres; worn to insides; O/S worse

Nearside sill corrosion setting in nr suspension & seat belt areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 43,812 miles

Front Tyres; worn to insides; O/S worse

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill corrosion setting in nr suspension & seat belt areas

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,844 miles

Both front Tyres; are worn to insides; N/S is worse

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,844 miles

Both front Tyres; are worn to insides; N/S is worse

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,797 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,513 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perrished

Both wiper blades deterioated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,209 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,026 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,620 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 XOJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

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

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