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BC05 HWM

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,612 mi
Last recorded19,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 19,612 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,583 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 11,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,245 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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BC05 HWM is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC05 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

BC05 HWM is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is BC05 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 HWM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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