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AK54 XAF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,527 miles

Many areas of underside badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Floor pan holed in two sections

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and one section holed

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,527 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near axle Mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Many areas of underside badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Floor pan holed in two sections

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and one section holed

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,969 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,218 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,341 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,647 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,565 miles

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

wiper blades perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,485 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 26,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,678 miles

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

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

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 XAF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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