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AO54 XGU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,637 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 83,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,871 miles

surface corrosion around rear axle mount n/side

surface cracking on front o/side tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,000 miles

EM light on.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,853 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside dipped beam, suspect connection.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,853 miles

Nearside front tyre worn.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Offside dipped beam, suspect connection.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,365 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,365 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 44,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,603 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 XGU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue 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 XGU, 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 XGU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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