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BC05 HLW

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing front flex section no effecting lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis by mounting bracket slight corrosion no perforation

Nearside Front under flitch panel/chassis slight corrosion no perforation requires treatment

Offside Front under flitch/chassis slight corrosion no perforation requires treatment

radiator support panel signs of corrosion

rear view interior mirror missing

Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing front flex section no effecting lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis by mounting bracket slight corrosion no perforation

Nearside Front under flitch panel/chassis slight corrosion no perforation requires treatment

Offside Front under flitch/chassis slight corrosion no perforation requires treatment

radiator support panel signs of corrosion

rear view interior mirror missing

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 66,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,558 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 66,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,554 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 65,554 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 43,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,333 miles

advise part of rear exhaust mounting broke

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,054 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,415 miles

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

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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BC05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BC05 HLW, 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 BC05 HLW registered?

BC05 HLW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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