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AK04 PXR

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 PXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 82,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 82,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 80,518 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 80,518 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,531 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 76,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 76,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,172 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,172 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,119 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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AK04 PXR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 AK04 PXR, 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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What year was AK04 PXR registered?

AK04 PXR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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