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AJ54 OXL

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,336 mi
Last recorded72,336 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crcaked (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crcaked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 51,368 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,978 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)

brake servo unit slight flexing when brakes applied

front exhaust corrodid

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,978 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

brake servo unit slight flexing when brakes applied

front exhaust corrodid

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,332 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,436 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 23,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot pedal traval

gearbox oil leakage

near side front suspension bush has some wear

near side front tyre some outer side wall cracking

off side front tyre some inner tread edge wear

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot pedal traval

gearbox oil leakage

near side front suspension bush has some wear

near side front tyre some outer side wall cracking

off side front tyre some inner tread edge wear

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,391 miles

wipers poor

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 OXL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black 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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

AJ54 OXL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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