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AD04 DHJ

2004 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,918 mi
Last recorded101,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 100,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed note brake hose touching inner wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed note brake hose rubbing on inner wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,747 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,747 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 86,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Note engine management lamp on

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,210 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,934 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,722 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,075 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,692 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,692 miles

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,482 miles

damage on front middle bumper

damage on o/s/f wheel outer edge and tyre not to cords

dent in o/s/f wing

gear knob missing

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 DHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AD04 DHJ, 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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AD04 DHJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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