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AD54 TXF

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,439 mi
Last recorded64,439 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

battery light stays on

Fail 3 Sep 2018 64,439 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

battery light stays on

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,306 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 55,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,912 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 43,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

inner sills corroded

normal play found in suspension top mounts

rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,986 miles

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

rear tyres perishing slightly

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

inner sills corroded

normal play found in suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,109 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 22,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,345 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 15,373 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 12,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,030 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 TXF is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

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

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