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AO54 VGR

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 25,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near sub frame mount area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill 2 areas both marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front to rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sills and rear suspension supports corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion N/s main front to rear chassis just behind front rear wishbone mount corroded,second skin ok. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s main front to rear chassis just behind front rear wishbone mount corroded, (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 18,486 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 18,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 16,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 16,728 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,323 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 8,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,038 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 VGR 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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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