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AJ53 UTH

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,285 mi
Last recorded109,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,285 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser and broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking strong advise 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 98,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose mount corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

front subframe mounting points at body corroded

minor movement in front roll bar mount bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement beam axle mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread blocks

front subframe mounting points at body corroded

minor movement in front roll bar mount bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has minor noise

Offside Front wishbone rear bush unbonding

front sub frame mounting points at chassis legs heavily corroded

minor movement in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

minor movement in rear beam axle mounting bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has minor noise

Offside Front wishbone rear bush unbonding

front sub frame mounting points at chassis legs heavily corroded

minor movement in front anti roll bar mounting bushes

minor movement in rear beam axle mounting bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,138 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 81,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,065 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,288 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,168 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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AJ53 UTH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 UTH, 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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AJ53 UTH is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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