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AP04 BUA

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 87,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manicat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,774 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2019 80,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,619 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,515 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 53,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 45,983 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake release close to acceptable limits

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 37,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 37,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,368 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,348 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,944 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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AP04 BUA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP04 BUA, 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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AP04 BUA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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