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AJ04 UCX

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 105,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer door handle defective but not adversely effecting operation

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

exhaust poor condition

various underside corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished, tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, wearing on edges,Sidewall damaged not to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mounting slightly rough lock to lock

Nearside Front floor area/subframe mounting area

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

front flexi pipes perished,slightly splitting on outer casings

metal brake pipes have areas corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,902 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s bulkhead area (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area to sill end area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area to sill end areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper top mounting slightly rough lock to lock

Nearside Front floor area/subframe mounting area

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

front flexi pipes perished,slightly splitting on outer casings

metal brake pipes have areas corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,069 miles

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

Oil leak back of engine ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak back of engine ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 83,323 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked & perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,207 miles

brake discs rusty

bulkhead corroded

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

the o/s/f brake hose is perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,319 miles

Nearside Front 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)

play in osf steering rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,230 miles

the lower wishbone bushes are deteriorated

wear in the steering rack, might just need inner joints

Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

the lower wishbone bushes are deteriorated

wear in the steering rack, might just need inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,788 miles

the lower wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,788 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the lower wishbone bushes are deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,068 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCX, 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 UCX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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