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AP54 BXC

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,688 miles

other parts of structure at earlier stages off corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2017 74,688 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and wheel arch at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill step (6.1.B.2)

other parts of structure at earlier stages off corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,365 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of seat belt

Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of seat belt

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,560 miles

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

both rear tyre outer side walls deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2014 66,560 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear tyre outer side walls deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 57,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,211 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r trye cracked on sidewall

o/s/f wishbone bush split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 32,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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AP54 BXC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP54 BXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 BXC registered?

AP54 BXC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AP54 BXC safe to buy?

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