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BD05 BYH

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 54,574 miles

both rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 23 May 2017 49,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 49,948 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 39,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 39,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 34,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level low

Fail 20 May 2014 30,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 May 2014 30,350 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 May 2013 29,045 miles

both front tyres outer side walls cracking

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly cracking

Fail 23 May 2013 29,045 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres outer side walls cracking

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly cracking

Pass 18 May 2012 23,818 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)

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 17 May 2011 16,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,292 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 6,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 3,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 3,906 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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BD05 BYH is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD05 BYH, 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 BD05 BYH registered?

BD05 BYH is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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