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AD04 HHX

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,619 mi
Last recorded96,619 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,959 miles

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

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

wishbone bushes worn on both arms

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,897 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

front pipe flexy blowing slightly

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm bushes worn

front pipe flexy blowing slightly

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f top bearing seizing up

Pass 24 Sep 2011 50,069 miles

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS NOISY AND GAITORS SPLIT

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT IN ONE PLACE

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 45,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 39,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,180 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HHX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD04 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

AD04 HHX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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