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AO54 HRX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,191 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,153 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END AND FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AREAR BY SUB FRAME (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END AND ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL AREA FROM FRONT TO REAR (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END AND FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AREAR BY SUB FRAME (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL END FLOOR AND INNER ARCH AREA (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL FROM FRONT TO REAR (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded THE OUTER SILL FROM FRONT TO BACK (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

THIS CAR SHOULD BE CRUSHED

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,935 miles

Both front wiperblades split on there ends.

Heavy surface corrosion in verious places to cars underside.

N/S/F washerjet partially blocked.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,357 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 47,357 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,412 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 18,412 miles

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,915 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 HRX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRX, 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 AO54 HRX registered?

AO54 HRX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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