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AJ54 BGK

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,859 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and side of axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above axle frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,911 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,134 miles

Accident damage to o/s

Fail 17 Oct 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident damage to o/s

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,806 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,638 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 43,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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 Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 27,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,559 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 BGK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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