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AK04 XCX

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,219 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside hand brake weak

fresh under seal underneath car

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,758 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 97,754 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

front floors corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,963 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres weather cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,182 miles

fresh underseal underneath

n/s sill corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked on inner wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,838 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,777 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,617 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,061 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 47,061 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,019 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 47,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XCX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

AK04 XCX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is AK04 XCX safe to buy?

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