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GW05 BAG

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,967 mi
Last recorded99,967 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW05 BAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 95,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,112 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi has come detached

Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi has come detached

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,972 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,623 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GW05 BAG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 GW05 BAG, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GW05 BAG registered?

GW05 BAG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is GW05 BAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW05 BAG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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