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AO04 AOJ

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,392 mi
Last recorded82,392 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,392 miles

Front chassis area rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis area rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge, offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge, offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall. offside rear tyre low on inner part of tread (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and nearside rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall. offside rear tyre low on inner part of tread (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front and nearside rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear and nearside front inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2016 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear and nearside front inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 67,394 miles

1 rear exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front subframe forward mounting bracket starting to corrode

Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,394 miles

1 rear exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front subframe forward mounting bracket starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,285 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 61,432 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight (less than 3 mm) tear in the inner edge but not showing cords

Fail 22 May 2012 61,432 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre has a slight (less than 3 mm) tear in the inner edge but not showing cords

Pass 26 May 2011 54,980 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,935 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. o/s front tyre worn to limits on inside edge. 2. Tread on both rear tyres starting to buldge.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 41,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,048 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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 AOJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AOJ, 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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AO04 AOJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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