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AO04 FFY

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,988 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

vehicle is very rusty undernaeth

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

vehicle is very rusty undernaeth

Pass 30 May 2014 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 89,304 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 89,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,595 miles

noise on engine?

Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,905 miles

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

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

noise on engine?

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2010 74,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,110 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,525 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 FFY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

AO04 FFY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AO04 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 FFY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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