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AO54 VBX

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,593 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Front Floors Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front Inner Wing Panel Missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 55,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside Rear Inner And Outer Sill Front Of Rear Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Front Floors Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front Inner Wing Panel Missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front Brake Imbalance 14% (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,501 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 47,498 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,304 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,304 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,077 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,929 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,880 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 VBX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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