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AO54 MKX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,343 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 32,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 28,532 miles

Rear tyres perished

Slight wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 5 May 2017 28,530 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Slight wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front sill to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery appears to be weak

Front and rear brake flex hoses perished

Front floor pan chassis rails rusted

Nearside front tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Offside front road wheel distorted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Rear inner sills rusted near the rear axle mounting points

Rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,177 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

both inner sill; ends, both front inner arches + nsf chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,709 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front chassis rails rusty

Fuel tank rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,800 miles

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

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering metal oil feed pipes rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 174,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,869 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 16,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,731 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 MKX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

AO54 MKX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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