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AD54 NCV

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,893 mi
Last recorded84,893 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 NCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 84,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

under side of car covered in under seal

Fail 16 Nov 2024 84,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under side of car covered in under seal

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 81,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 81,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sil, also up into door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,192 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,563 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,563 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,298 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,624 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,624 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,291 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,624 miles

both rear tyres perished

front discs wearing thin

left wiper catching on wind screen trim to long

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,126 miles

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

Ns number plate lamp poor

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,936 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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AD54 NCV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AD54 NCV, 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 AD54 NCV registered?

AD54 NCV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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