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AD05 HGE

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,777 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,564 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,448 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel buckled

Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,707 miles

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

front brake pads 3mm

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2013 58,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake pads 3mm

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cracks in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

discs slight wear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,179 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edges and close to legal limit.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn inside edges and close to legal limit.

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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AD05 HGE is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD05 HGE, 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 AD05 HGE registered?

AD05 HGE is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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