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AO54 FHJ

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,094 mi
Last recorded104,094 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,094 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling inner wheel rim (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 976,012 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on edge

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,745 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,743 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ENGINE AMBER LIGHT ON.

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATED.

O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEI HOSE DETERIORATED.

REARE WIPER SPLIT.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,886 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED. AMBER ENGINE LIGHT ON.

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED.

O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DETERIORATED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED. AMBER ENGINE LIGHT ON.

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED.

O/S FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE DETERIORATED.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,703 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror damage

sill panels weak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror damage

sill panels weak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,083 miles

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

o/s/f mirror slight dammage

o/s/f/slight dammage

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f mirror slight dammage

o/s/f/slight dammage

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,461 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 50,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,127 miles

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

eml lamp on

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,127 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

eml lamp on

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,020 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 FHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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