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AE54 ZKL

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,286 mi
Last recorded113,286 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by rear trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perrished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on the wheel (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle rusty and welded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,092 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Fail 17 Feb 2017 110,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill next to axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

under side of vehicle rusty and weak in places

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,600 miles

Nearside Sill section has wet under sill applied.

Offside Sill section has wet under sill applied.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,309 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slight fouling to inner wheel arches

both outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs worn and grooved

Fail 29 Nov 2011 70,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slight fouling to inner wheel arches

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear lamp clusters darken

front brake discs worn and grooved

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,473 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,118 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge/ cut in side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,160 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 34,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 ZKL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AE54 ZKL, 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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AE54 ZKL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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