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AO04 ULH

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ULH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,928 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres badly worn Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened / vechicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosin (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosin (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 67,921 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

engine light on

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres badly worn

vechicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,011 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges 195/45/16

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,011 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges 195/45/16

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 54,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 55,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cover split on o/s/f anti roll bar link lower joint

Fail 11 May 2011 49,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cover split on o/s/f anti roll bar link lower joint

front discs marked

front pads look thin

Pass 7 May 2010 36,487 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,368 miles

o/s/f tyre thin in places

Pass 12 May 2008 16,412 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 16,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,460 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 ULH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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