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AD04 XXL

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,781 mi
Last recorded65,781 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket excessively corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 65,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard switch tell tale not lighting up

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket excessively corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,181 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,177 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative INTERMITTENT (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHALKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,166 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 49,643 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear reversing light inoperative

Fail 22 Apr 2021 49,643 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Rear reversing light inoperative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top strut mounting

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in top strut mounting

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 40,418 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,412 miles

Emissions not tested owing to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,498 miles

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

Nearside Front has cracks on inner side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2016 30,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front has cracks on inner side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,313 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 25,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 16,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 13,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,434 miles

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

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 XXL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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