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AO54 EKB

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 75,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel bush mount area (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors near subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,705 miles

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

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

offside inner & outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner & outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,154 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,843 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,096 miles

front discs corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,564 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

offside rear shock starting to leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,018 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,627 miles

front tyres on 2mm

offside rear shock starting to leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear shock starting to leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,957 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 EKB 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 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 AO54 EKB, 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 EKB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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