Official DVLA Record

2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · BJ05 FWD

BJ05 FWD

2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 39,380 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 21/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,380 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1299cc

BJ05 FWD Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
  • 39,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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BJ05 FWD Mileage History

  1. 24/04/20085,755 mi
  2. 27/04/20096,987 mi+1,232 mi
  3. 18/10/20109,447 mi+2,460 mi
  4. 10/10/201111,213 mi+1,766 mi
  5. 15/10/201213,897 mi+2,684 mi
  6. 15/10/201213,897 mi
  7. 16/10/201316,134 mi+2,237 mi
  8. 14/10/201417,497 mi+1,363 mi
  9. 19/10/201518,609 mi+1,112 mi
  10. 17/10/201619,872 mi+1,263 mi
  11. 18/10/201720,882 mi+1,010 mi
  12. 15/10/201821,635 mi+753 mi
  13. 15/10/201821,635 mi
  14. 18/10/201922,208 mi+573 mi
  15. 18/10/201922,208 mi
  16. 15/10/202023,550 mi+1,342 mi
  17. 16/10/202023,557 mi+7 mi
  18. 14/10/202127,634 mi+4,077 mi
  19. 14/10/202127,638 mi+4 mi
  20. 17/10/202231,666 mi+4,028 mi
  21. 19/10/202335,684 mi+4,018 mi
  22. 17/10/202439,331 mi+3,647 mi
  23. 23/10/202439,380 mi+49 mi

Average of roughly 2,038 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

BJ05 FWD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 02:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (BJ05 FWD) between April 2008 and October 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill a”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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