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AK54 CFG

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,432 mi
Last recorded36,432 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 33,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 30,485 miles

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 7 May 2024 30,485 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 11 May 2023 27,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 27,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,170 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s sill corroded but no holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 22,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 22,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to offside sill, floorpan and inner wheel arches

Fail 14 Dec 2020 22,012 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

OS mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 21,589 miles

OS mirror glass cracked

OS sill close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,826 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 20,826 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,304 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

corrosion outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,981 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,292 miles

n/s/r tyre shoulder starting to crack

Pass 11 Dec 2012 15,407 miles

tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,925 miles

all four tyres cracking on the outer walls

Pass 20 Dec 2010 13,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 9,645 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 7,385 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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AK54 CFG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK54 CFG, 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 AK54 CFG registered?

AK54 CFG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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