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BD05 CYW

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 77,576 miles

Damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Nearside body corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside sill panel corroding

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 77,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Nearside body corroding

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside sill panel corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,358 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,358 miles

Battery insecure securing strap broken (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,036 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,011 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 19,597 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 CYW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

BD05 CYW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BD05 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 CYW shows 15 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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