MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front strut top bushs (5.3.2 (c))
both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear
both front wiper blades are worn just clearing front screen
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front strut top bushs (5.3.2 (c))
both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear
both front wiper blades are worn just clearing front screen
Oil leak ()
both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear
both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly
surface corrosion on off side front outer sill
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion
both front head lamp beam patterns are faded slightly
both front tyres are starting to wear on out side edges
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine has oil and water leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine has oil and water leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Oil leak
offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s and n/s rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AP04 BWA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.
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