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AO04 HHF

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 112,995 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,682 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

Fail 22 Mar 2019 78,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,406 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

genral corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to misshape

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

genral corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight travel on brake pedel

Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

slight travel on brake pedel

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,945 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts lower arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

off side front floor area is corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,538 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,530 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Mar 2014 43,608 miles

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

both outer and inner sills surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,608 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both outer and inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,205 miles

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

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

both fronts tyres are getting low on tread

off side front outer sill is corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both fronts tyres are getting low on tread

off side front outer sill is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,058 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,885 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 26,885 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,500 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has started to split but does not result in excessive movement

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,549 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 HHF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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