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AD04 HZB

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,146 mi
Last recorded63,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 63,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine leaking coolant

front brake discs have started to rust up on inner surfaces

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2017 61,232 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

general surface corrosion underside

surface corrosion front chassis arms and inner wings

Fail 7 May 2017 61,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion underside

surface corrosion front chassis arms and inner wings

Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,544 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion front inner wings and front chassis arms

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general surface corrosion front inner wings and front chassis arms

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,715 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 53,181 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,796 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,348 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,836 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2009 32,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,770 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 23,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,746 miles

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

front wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

NSF+OSF Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen.

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

Offside 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 HZB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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