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AO04 ZHK

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,978 mi
Last recorded166,978 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 166,978 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 166,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 132,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,454 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 82,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

spare tyre below limit & cords showing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,230 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 67,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,884 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 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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