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AO04 AAX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,148 mi
Last recorded81,148 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear end of sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear end of sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 79,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,657 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,657 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,574 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 76,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,518 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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AO04 AAX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO04 AAX, 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 AO04 AAX registered?

AO04 AAX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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