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AO04 HBF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,383 mi
Last recorded64,383 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,383 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,189 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,266 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,266 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,687 miles

front brake disc worn lipped

front brake pads (LOOK) low

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play on both rear top shock mounts

travel on hand brake

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Sep 2009 20,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,110 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,800 miles

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

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

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 HBF 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 69.2%.

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

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