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AO04 LWP

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,358 mi
Last recorded50,358 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake hose fixing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake hose fixing (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

EML warning light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,788 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F & N/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSHES BECOMING DISPLACED.

O/S/R & N/S/R INNER SILL BACKINGS BECOMING CORRODED.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,576 miles

O/S//R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 42,576 miles

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

O/S//R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,545 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,007 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 LWP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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