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AJ56 TES

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,008 mi
Last recorded55,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TES
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 55,008 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 47,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 46,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint to silencer and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 42,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer deteriorating (no leaks) also clamp missing but not likely to become detached

Fail 19 May 2021 42,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s outer pad close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (also low air pressure) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer deteriorating (no leaks) also clamp missing but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 39,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,763 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing but silencer secure at time of test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,178 miles

Offside Rear kerb damage on tyre

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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AJ56 TES is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 AJ56 TES, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ56 TES is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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