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AO54 OEV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,730 mi
Last recorded52,730 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,728 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 43,405 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 37,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,890 miles

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

Spare tyre deteriorated; unfit for purpose.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,926 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,995 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 28,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,465 miles

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

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

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,421 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 OEV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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