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AJ54 AWA

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,917 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,099 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,099 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer and both inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,990 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,125 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 70,125 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,421 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 64,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 56,746 miles

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

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

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)

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

both rear tyres perished to excess

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 May 2011 56,746 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished to excess

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 May 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 40,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,448 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,788 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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AJ54 AWA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ54 AWA, 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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AJ54 AWA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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