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AO04 ADZ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper strut mount has play

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,172 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 66,359 miles

Front obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,530 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,648 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,444 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,117 miles

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

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)

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 ADZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ADZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 ADZ registered?

AO04 ADZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AO04 ADZ safe to buy?

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