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AJ54 BEO

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,801 mi
Last recorded47,801 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE/ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 47,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE/ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,661 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,661 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in lamp (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,067 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 43,067 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,734 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 35,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,076 miles

both rear tyres have slight wall cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 28,068 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres have slight wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 26,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 6,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,887 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 2,790 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 BEO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ54 BEO, 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 AJ54 BEO registered?

AJ54 BEO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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