2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · EF55 EXJ
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 91,633 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF55 EXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2023
- 91,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EF55 EXJ Mileage History
- 21/04/202281,676 mi
- 04/05/202281,678 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/202391,211 mi+9,533 mi
- 02/05/202391,633 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 9,670 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EF55 EXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (EF55 EXJ) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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