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AV54 FZO

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 111,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 108,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,334 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat and split ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch with in 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat and split ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,239 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 61,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 61,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,377 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,220 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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AV54 FZO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV54 FZO, 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 AV54 FZO registered?

AV54 FZO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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