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AJ04 VGK

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,449 mi
Last recorded51,449 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,996 miles

engine light on

Fail 6 Mar 2015 47,996 miles

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

Offside Ball joint socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,692 miles

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,625 miles

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,121 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brakes need to be ajusted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,454 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal low

Fail 22 Dec 2010 37,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front flexible brake hoses incorrectly fitted in retaining brackets.

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated with age.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,733 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 32,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,864 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 VGK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 VGK, 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 VGK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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