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AK54 YUU

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,206 mi
Last recorded63,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,206 miles

General surface corrosion all over underside but not structural

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,967 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear inner wheel arch covers fitted and n/s front wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2025 61,941 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Electrical fault n/s rear (4.2.3 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s rear chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear inner wheel arch covers fitted and n/s front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2024 60,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Fail 6 Jul 2022 57,585 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg, inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper attachment has slight play detected

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,410 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 46,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,637 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,616 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 23,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,744 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,147 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,182 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 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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