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AP04 DZT

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,178 mi
Last recorded44,178 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,176 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2016 37,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 37,177 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,362 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 31,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,965 miles

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

chassis and sills corroded

n/s/f lower arm bush cracking

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorating and starting to split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 29,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis and sills corroded

n/s/f lower arm bush cracking

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorating and starting to split

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,503 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,205 miles

brake disc getting thin

front suspension bushes started to part from housing

Pass 4 May 2010 18,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,182 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,831 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre close to limit

nsr wheel rim dented

tyres perished

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,792 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 DZT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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