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AO04 AFX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering uj (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,658 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,305 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,054 miles

n/s rear tyre 2.5mm

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,125 miles

slight splitting of front neasrside suspension arm bushes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2013 46,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight splitting of front neasrside suspension arm bushes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,479 miles

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,036 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,216 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 AFX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO04 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

AO04 AFX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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