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AO54 TPU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,051 mi
Last recorded44,051 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 42,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 39,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,780 miles

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

both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,699 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 34,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,043 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 16,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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 TPU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

AO54 TPU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AO54 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 TPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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