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AJ54 BFZ

2004 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush,s tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by axle and inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded all along outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,746 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,746 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 36,992 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,554 miles

all four brake flexis cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 30,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust area at joint & hanger corroded.

o/s front inner wishbone bush slightly coming away from unit.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust area at joint & hanger corroded.

o/s front inner wishbone bush slightly coming away from unit.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,666 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 15,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,558 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,558 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 BFZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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