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AO54 MOA

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,860 mi
Last recorded51,860 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 51,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 51,839 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,428 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded - both

exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded - both

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various places corroded but not excessively

Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded - both

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded - both

exhaust system corroded

various places corroded but not excessively

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,740 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 48,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 4 May 2017 48,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

both rear alloys buckled

corrosion to floor / front chassis

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion at multiple points to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken but system still suported

oil leak

slight corrosion at multiple points on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,224 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,414 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,244 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 35,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,972 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,335 miles

cut in outer tread of o/s/f tyre

slight damage on n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight lift in o/s/r top suspension leg mount

Fail 12 May 2009 25,334 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in outer tread of o/s/f tyre

slight damage on n/s/f inner wheel rim

slight lift in o/s/r top suspension leg mount

Pass 6 May 2008 18,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,664 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,664 miles

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

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

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

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 MOA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MOA, 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 MOA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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