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AD04 ZDL

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 ZDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,583 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,065 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 62,047 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 58,873 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 58,870 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 56,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,210 miles

o/s front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2015 52,208 miles

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

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

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

o/s front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,227 miles

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

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

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

o/s seat back tilt function inop

Fail 12 Aug 2014 47,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s seat back tilt function inop

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,893 miles

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

age cracking to both rear tyres (165/65r13t)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,893 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres (165/65r13t)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,893 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 17,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all four tyres have cracking forming to where tread pattern meets sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,266 miles

all four tyres have cracking forming to where tread pattern meets sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,518 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,392 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,770 miles

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 ZDL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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