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AO54 DTV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,957 mi
Last recorded54,957 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2019 54,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,977 miles

GENERALL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,159 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 45,723 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER SILL AND WHEEL TUB (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL TUB (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 43,748 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL / FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,950 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,837 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,470 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,647 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,015 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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AO54 DTV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO54 DTV, 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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AO54 DTV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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