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AJ04 HVL

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,884 mi
Last recorded74,884 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 74,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in two places as marked, behind suspension leg and bottom edge of chassis further forward (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre of inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front and centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above trailing arm obviously weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner wheel arches holed likely to cause water ingress to body

Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre shape

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

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

sills & floor corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,690 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,235 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,208 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 40,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,362 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 32,207 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,910 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,625 miles

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

airbag light on

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 HVL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ04 HVL, 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 AJ04 HVL registered?

AJ04 HVL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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