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AD04 HGZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,595 miles

engine management light illuminated

rattle in rear exhaust

vehicle just passed emissions test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light illuminated

rattle in rear exhaust

vehicle just passed emissions test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,511 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,025 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,075 miles

engine light on dash display...

front brake discs wearing..

front wiper blades wearing..

nearside front tyre wearing low..

offside door mirror glass cracked..

offside front tyre on 1.8mm

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded..

small steel objects in offside rear tyre..

spare wheel flat, worn..

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,075 miles

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

engine light on dash display...

front brake discs wearing..

front wiper blades wearing..

nearside front tyre wearing low..

offside door mirror glass cracked..

offside front tyre on 1.8mm

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded..

small steel objects in offside rear tyre..

spare wheel flat, worn..

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,908 miles

stone chips on windscreen...

condensation in nearside headlight unit..

offside door mirror cracked..

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre has damage to the inner sidewall (bulge) and bead rim slightly damaged, also cut to outer sidewall, but no cords showing

Pass 29 May 2008 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,713 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 HGZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

AD04 HGZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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