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AD04 XFV

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 107,309 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 19 Aug 2024 107,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 107,293 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,776 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2017 106,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Inner Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,177 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,177 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,316 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 100,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

offside and nearside rear tyres inflation low

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,390 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear view mirror missing

Fail 2 Nov 2012 88,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear view mirror missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 88,362 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,292 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,694 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 66,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,530 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 52,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs well worn on inner faces

nearside front suspention arm rear bush is lifting

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,770 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 28,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 XFV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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