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AJ54 BFM

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,227 mi
Last recorded70,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 70,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,386 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 64,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,975 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,973 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,555 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,215 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,781 miles

rear registration plate cracked

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 29 Jan 2009 36,781 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,582 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 36,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,403 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 BFM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFM, 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 BFM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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