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AO04 XLY

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,247 mi
Last recorded93,247 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,247 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill and Floor Edge, Sill not attached to floor over 3/4 of length (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret in boot (2.4.A.3)

Underbody very badly corroded, heavily welded and weak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,246 miles

extensive welding to rear o/s n/s poor but ok

Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,667 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 78,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,922 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,841 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,841 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,797 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 58,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Both front suspension arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XLY 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 58.8%.

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 XLY, 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 XLY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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