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AD04 HGN

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,100 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,083 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,083 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,057 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,054 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

mil light on

Pass 23 May 2012 67,673 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 67,671 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 24 May 2011 63,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,783 miles

engine mil light on

Fail 13 May 2009 55,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine mil light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2008 51,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 51,811 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking permit stuck in win dow near side on the large side

Pass 14 May 2007 44,770 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

n/s/r wheel badly out of shape

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 HGN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

AD04 HGN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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