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AO54 PVJ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 71,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 22,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,539 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 19,539 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,394 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,978 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 PVJ 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 77.8%.

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

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