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AJ54 GDV

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,712 mi
Last recorded114,712 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body chassis (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

One exhaust bracket has snapped but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body chassis (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

One exhaust bracket has snapped but exhaust system is still adequately supported

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,586 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,185 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 78,185 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,285 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake discs coroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,469 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,582 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,582 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,782 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 GDV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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