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AJ54 GXW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,307 mi
Last recorded77,307 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,699 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2013 58,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cracking

rear outer treads cracking

rear outer tyre treads cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f inner tyre wall cracking

rear outer treads cracking

rear outer tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,265 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 48,258 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,547 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre bald on inner plus outer edges of tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2007 35,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check effectiveness of wiper blades

unable to check nearside headlight aim due to lamp not working

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 GXW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXW, 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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What year was AJ54 GXW registered?

AJ54 GXW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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