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BD05 BYU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,568 mi
Last recorded52,568 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2016 52,568 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner quarter sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wings to outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floors to outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front bold on inner side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,992 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 46,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,577 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,572 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,109 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,084 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 21,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,114 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 20,212 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 BYU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD05 BYU?

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What year was BD05 BYU registered?

BD05 BYU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BD05 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 BYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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