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AJ04 HUV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

67,206 mi
Last recorded67,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill beside rear axle mounting (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front Inner sill/floor corroded /hole, (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake near end of travel (10 Clicks)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking ,tread 3-4mm, 165/65 R1 79t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis member holding front sub-frame corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front Inner sill/floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis member holding front sub-frame corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill beside rear axle mounting corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 52,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 51,761 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance long delay for servo assistance when brake pedal opperated (3.3.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill + o/s/r inner wheel arch at front lower corner corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,124 miles

brake pedal travel just meets requirements, recommend further inspection of the braking system.

spare wheel is flat

Fail 22 Jun 2016 51,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal travel just meets requirements, recommend further inspection of the braking system.

spare wheel is flat

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,236 miles

power steering fluid level over (max)

toys removed from dash drivers view area + mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed).

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,502 miles

foot brake readings only 51%. rear service brake only just met efficiency requirements.

objects on dash + mirror hangers more than 40mm indrivers view area (removed).

Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

objects on dash + mirror hangers more than 40mm indrivers view area (removed).

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,596 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,366 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,862 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,447 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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AJ04 HUV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AJ04 HUV, 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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AJ04 HUV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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