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AO54 TTE

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 TTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,341 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front tor rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security From subframe to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides Upper wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides upper rear chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Steel Wheels and trims fitted

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear End Various ( Lower arms / axle beam / mounts / roll bars) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various chassis and sill repairs carried out through out vehicle (Showing Corrosion)

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,115 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet Bent o/s (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Steel Wheels and Trims fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,110 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet Bent o/s (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Steel Wheels and Trims fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,415 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,084 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x4 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,175 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,252 miles

both front suspension legs have slight play in top mountings

both outer sills rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2014 70,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,855 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES BECOMING PERISHED.

BOTH SIDES REAR AXLE FRONT BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CONDENSATED.

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 63,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

165/65R13T

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES BECOMING PERISHED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMITS.

BOTH SIDES REAR AXLE FRONT BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CONDENSATED.

SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,822 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,424 miles

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

battery light "on"

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 33,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 TTE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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