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AK04 EHR

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,832 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 93,796 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at end of chassi rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front head lamp condensated on inside

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,800 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 91,800 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,727 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated

rear suspension prescribed area showing signs corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,435 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,435 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,149 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,249 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 33,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,088 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,088 miles

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

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

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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AK04 EHR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK04 EHR, 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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AK04 EHR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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