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AO04 TWY

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,367 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 100,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 May 2014 97,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 97,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,657 miles

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

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

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

advise under body and outer body corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise under body and outer body corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,076 miles

Oil leak

slight travel on hand brake pass and advise

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 65,465 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,857 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 TWY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

AO04 TWY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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