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FL54 AXJ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,758 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,442 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,086 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,219 miles

Corrosion beginning to form on sills, both sides

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,219 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Corrosion beginning to form on sills, both sides

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing edges

Spare wheel pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,058 miles

Indicators do not self cancel

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 43,993 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,134 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f road wheel and tyre sidewall detteriating.

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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FL54 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL54 AXJ, 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 FL54 AXJ registered?

FL54 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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