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V305 HDL

2000 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2,911 mi
Last recorded2,911 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Ka56,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV305 HDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 2,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp lense faded

offside headlamp reflector poor

slight bind to nearside front road wheel

some underside corrosion

spare wheel corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 2,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 2,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 995 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 986 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

offside and nearside front inner door shuts corroded

play front and rear strut top bushes

surface corrison underside of vehicle

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perished

offside headlamp glass misted up

surface corrosion inner and outer sills, front and rear floors, front and rear chassis

surface corrosion suspension components

suspension bushes perished

syeering rack damp

Fail 2 Aug 2008 86,888 miles

Front & Rear brake flexi hoses are perished

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

Ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Ns & Os inner sills are corroded & weak in places

Ns Outer sill is corroded

Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Os outer sill is corroded & weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack is damp

rear sub frame bushes are perished

Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,888 miles

Front & Rear brake flexi hoses are perished

Ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Ns & Os inner sills are corroded & weak in places

Ns Outer sill is corroded

Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded

Os outer sill is corroded & weak

Steering rack is damp

rear sub frame bushes are perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 76,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,360 miles

1. Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded †2. Ns & OS Front & Rear chassis are corroded †3. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †4. Nsf & OSf lower wishbone bushes are starting to split †5. Slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and droplinks †

6. Nsr & Osr subframe bushes are starting to split †7. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †8. Slight play in nsf & OSf strut top bushes †9. Slight play in front lower ball joints †10. Front shock absorbers are weak

Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

1. Ns & Os inner & outer sills are corroded †2. Ns & Os front & rear chassis rails are corroded †3. Ns & OS floor pans are corroded †4. Nsf & Osf lower wishbone bushes are starting to split †5. Slight play in front antiroll bar bushes and drop links

6. Nsr & Osr subframe bushes are starting to split †7. Brake flexi hoses are perrished †8. Slight play in nsf & Osf strut top bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,976 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,976 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both rear tyres perishing and worn close to limit,2mm.

brake fluid dark

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to separate

rear wiper blade split

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

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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V305 HDL is a 2000 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 56,069 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 V305 HDL, 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 26 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V305 HDL is a 2000 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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