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AO54 KOX

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Different size tyres fitted to front & rear axles.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,464 miles

brake pedal travels along way

floor to sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front brake disc corroded and pitted

front brake hoses deteriorated

front floors corroded by front subframe mounts but not yet considered excessive

o/s rear chassis corroded but not yet considered excessive

outer sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

rear inner sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

Fail 2 Oct 2017 102,463 miles

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

brake pedal travels along way

floor to sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

front brake disc corroded and pitted

front brake hoses deteriorated

front floors corroded by front subframe mounts but not yet considered excessive

o/s rear chassis corroded but not yet considered excessive

outer sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

rear inner sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 92,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,471 miles

front brake discs poor

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,470 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,120 miles

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

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

outer sills showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,120 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

outer sills showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,063 miles

frot brake hoses slightly perrished

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,063 miles

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

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

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

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

frot brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,236 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2012 63,232 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2011 53,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,626 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 KOX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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