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AJ04 ZKD

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

102,824 mi
Last recorded102,824 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 ZKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 102,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear bulb holder is missing/broken (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play the one onto the rack (2.1.5)

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

damp inside nearside headlight

engine management light is on

lower effort nearside and offside rear service brake

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush is worn, front bush failed mot

nearside front tyre tread is low on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,263 miles

brake peddle no longer creeps but travel is slightly long

engine light on and misfire at idle

front brake discs and pads worn

front floor corroded n/s and o/s/f

n/s/f lower arm front and rear bushes separating but no excess movement o/s/f front and rear bush worn lower arm

Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,191 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and water in lamp (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on and misfire at idle

front brake discs and pads worn

front floor corroded n/s and o/s/f

n/s/f lower arm front and rear bushes separating but no excess movement o/s/f front and rear bush worn lower arm

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,125 miles

brake pedal has longer travel than normal but efficiency ok - recommend investigating

centre brake light has one bulb not working

damp inside nearside front headlight

engine management light is on

nearside front lower suspension arm bush's slight worn

signs of corrosion to inner arch's and sills

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pedal travel becoming long but efficiencies ok.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside sill becoming corroded

One LED inop in centre stoplight

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,211 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,165 miles

damp in the nearside front headlight not effecting the aim at time of test

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor and offside front inner and outer sill corroded

one bulb not working in the centre rear brake light

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is secure

Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

damp in the nearside front headlight not effecting the aim at time of test

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor and offside front inner and outer sill corroded

one bulb not working in the centre rear brake light

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is secure

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

One led not working in high level; brake light.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

One led not working in high level; brake light.

Pass 18 May 2011 79,296 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,293 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 72,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 63,871 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 63,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 52,485 miles

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 May 2008 52,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 May 2007 41,335 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 41,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZKD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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