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AD04 ZFY

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output advise early replacement (1.7.5a)

Offside Front head light image could be better

fuel cap area corrodeing

handbrake cables corroded but working ok

sills getting weak

suspension. under body. brake. and steering parts have very heavy surface corrosion

tracking apears to be out of line

under rear floor pans heavily corrodeing

upper body starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,494 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded surround area weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output advise early replacement (1.7.5a)

Offside Front head light image could be better

fuel cap area corrodeing

handbrake cables corroded but working ok

sills getting weak

suspension. under body. brake. and steering parts have very heavy surface corrosion

tracking apears to be out of line

under rear floor pans heavily corrodeing

upper body starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 80,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,081 miles

FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT INNER WINGS / FRONT PLATE / FUEL FILTER CORRODING / CORROSION ON O/S/R AXLE MOUNT /

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION / REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING /

Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,081 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERRISHING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT INNER WINGS / FRONT PLATE / FUEL FILTER CORRODING / CORROSION ON O/S/R AXLE MOUNT /

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORROSION / REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING /

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,066 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,435 miles

NUMBER PLATES/ BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SEPERATING / O/S/F TYRE 3MM/ N/S/F TYRE 1.8MM / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL / FUEL FILTER CORRODING BAD / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,327 miles

BOTH FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES 2.5 MM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL INNER EDGE

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,441 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,441 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs inner faces scoured

rear foot brake effort reduced

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,324 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,301 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,425 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 ZFY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

AD04 ZFY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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