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RA54 GBE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 GBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,578 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre is starting to crack outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,461 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,453 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 17,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RA54 GBE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA54 GBE, 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 RA54 GBE registered?

RA54 GBE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is RA54 GBE safe to buy?

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