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AK54 XAZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,351 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 47,884 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 47,884 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,178 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,178 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/SFront floor?sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 46,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/SFront floor?sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around sub-frame mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor around sub-frame mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel filter corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,096 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Brake pedal feels spongy.

Fuel filter corroded.

O/S/F Flexible brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,125 miles

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

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 26,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,684 miles

n/s rear service brake performance slightly low but legal at test

rear number plate loose

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 XAZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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