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AO54 TSV

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 2 Oct 2024 64,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 53,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,963 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,315 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,452 miles

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 18,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 TSV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

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

Is AO54 TSV safe to buy?

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