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AO54 UPL

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,868 mi
Last recorded64,868 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 64,868 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sub frame/lower arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis between spring and axle, double skin (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 64,868 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sub frame/lower arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis between spring and axle, double skin (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,903 miles

indicator auto cancel not working plus fouling when not indicating

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2016 62,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator auto cancel not working plus fouling when not indicating

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,001 miles

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

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

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

nearside front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 30 May 2015 59,948 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,971 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,966 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,661 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,584 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pipe leaking

discs and pads 70-80%

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 UPL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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