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AJ53 ZHR

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,094 mi
Last recorded47,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,094 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills/arch area corroded has signs of repairs been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner sills/rear axel mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axel/suspension components

Rear fuel tank corroded

Rear heat shield loss

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to all chassis been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner /outer sills corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,854 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill near rear axel mountings has signs of repairs been undersealed over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills has signs of repairs been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,484 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank is corroded but not excessive

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 35,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank is corroded but not excessive

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,287 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also coil springs corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sills also covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2021 20,141 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 18,731 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 Sep 2019 18,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 17,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,273 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 17,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,655 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 16,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 14,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 11,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 9,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 8,524 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 7,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,544 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 ZHR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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