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AK54 XDW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,229 mi
Last recorded67,229 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 67,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 52,943 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 52,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,674 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,684 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 22,442 miles

SPARE WHEEL AND TYRE ARE A DIFFERENT SIZE TO ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,442 miles

SPARE WHEEL AND TYRE ARE A DIFFERENT SIZE TO ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 10,932 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 XDW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

AK54 XDW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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