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AO04 ACX

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ACX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 75,877 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Fail 30 May 2013 75,877 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Pass 24 May 2012 62,601 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2012 62,494 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

o/s rear lamp unit filled with water.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,392 miles

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 28 Apr 2009 45,097 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,052 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,205 miles

near side front tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 2mm

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 ACX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO04 ACX, 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 ACX registered?

AO04 ACX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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