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AO04 YDZ

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,103 mi
Last recorded98,103 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,103 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 98,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,953 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cracks to nearside tyre inner side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 89,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,447 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,541 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,806 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,806 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 59,145 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear n plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f door dented

n/s/r shockabsorber top mount movement when jacked up

n/s/r tyre cut on tread down to cords

object hanging rear view mirror

Pass 3 May 2007 46,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f door dented

n/s/r shockabsorber top mount movement when jacked up

n/s/r tyre cut on tread down to cords

object hanging rear view mirror

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 YDZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black 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 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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