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AK54 XAR

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,284 miles

Nearside Front baby seat

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

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

both outer sill rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,284 miles

Nearside Front baby seat

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sill rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,594 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,510 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,772 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,772 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,762 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 26,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,438 miles

slight scoring on front discs

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,204 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 XAR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

AK54 XAR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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