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AJ04 MVU

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,725 mi
Last recorded83,725 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,725 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section deteriating

Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,723 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section deteriating

Pass 15 Aug 2018 82,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,632 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 80,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,645 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,918 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,439 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,706 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,857 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,451 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MVU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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