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AK54 KAX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,056 mi
Last recorded43,056 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 KAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Area Behind Door Sill at Front Arch. Marked w/ White grease* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Area Behind Door Sill at Front Arch. Marked w/ White grease* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *Area Between Rear Axle Mount and Sill, at Rear Arch. Marked w/ White grease* (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,140 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

offside front seat belt slow to retract

offside headlight discoloured

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 41,549 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 16 Nov 2021 41,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 15 Nov 2021 41,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner part of sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat wont tilt forward

Fail 13 Nov 2020 40,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front seat wont tilt forward

Pass 20 May 2019 38,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer lower sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,548 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer /inner sill showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer / inner sill showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Signs of corrosion setting in / spreading. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 36,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear inner lower sill / lower wheel arch corroded through / rust hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside front inner wheel arches / vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer / inner sill showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer / inner sill showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sings of corrosion setting in / spreading. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 35,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 35,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner part of wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,349 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 32,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 30,829 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,572 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm and cuts in outer sidewall

offside front brake disc corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,661 miles

advise that the front discs are slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,099 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted on edges

nearside front tyre tread low 2mm

offside front tyre tread low 2mm and small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,973 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 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KAX, 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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AK54 KAX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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