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AE54 XPJ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,460 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tyre Wall/Multiple Splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tyre Wall/Multiple Splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge, no tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box mounting bracket fractured

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,621 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,625 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,824 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,824 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture in offside rear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,839 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,349 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,510 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly damaged outter wall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,098 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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AE54 XPJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 XPJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 XPJ registered?

AE54 XPJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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