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AO04 TWG

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 87,443 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 87,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,669 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,669 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 77,468 miles

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

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

various floor/chassis/sill areas corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,468 miles

various floor/chassis/sill areas corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,579 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 64,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,090 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 TWG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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