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AJ54 EWX

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 107,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,268 miles

gearbox oil leak

osf wheel rim slightly bent

power steering pipes badly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

osf wheel rim slightly bent

power steering pipes badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,165 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 101,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,003 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,003 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,657 miles

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)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 1 Apr 2014 90,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mounting broken

engine management warning light on

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 28 Nov 2012 86,414 miles

nearside and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly mishaped also cracking in tread borderline pass

nearside side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 22 Nov 2012 86,407 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly mishaped also cracking in tread borderline pass

nearside side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,145 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,951 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,950 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,813 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,979 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,146 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 EWX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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