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AK54 WBJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 59,089 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,072 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,176 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 55,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 13 Feb 2016 38,560 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 26 Nov 2014 36,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,726 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,370 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 WBJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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