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EN54 XUT

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 XUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers outer door handle damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,188 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f floor and inner sill slightly corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight movement in o/s/r axle bush

Fail 3 May 2013 75,176 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f floor and inner sill slightly corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s / n/s rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight movement in o/s/r axle bush

Pass 10 May 2012 67,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Fail 10 May 2012 67,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Pass 23 May 2011 59,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 May 2011 59,071 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,297 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,348 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 30,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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EN54 XUT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN54 XUT, 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 EN54 XUT registered?

EN54 XUT is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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