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AD04 CHJ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 55,685 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,850 miles

osr tyre cracking on edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,654 miles

brake fluid warning lamp lit

Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,654 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake fluid warning lamp lit

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,203 miles

slight cut in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,809 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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AD04 CHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD04 CHJ, 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 AD04 CHJ registered?

AD04 CHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AD04 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 CHJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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