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AK04 XCV

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,318 mi
Last recorded49,318 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 49,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,918 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,390 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,911 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 45,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 45,539 miles

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,163 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,163 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,356 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake pipes covered influid.no visible leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,356 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside front brake pipes covered influid.no visible leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,564 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,708 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,561 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 XCV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK04 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

AK04 XCV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AK04 XCV safe to buy?

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