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AP04 BWA

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,521 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,180 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,180 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,412 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,870 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 27,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 22,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,165 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 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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