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AP04 EAA

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,629 mi
Last recorded43,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation tyre fitted correctly (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,519 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,600 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jul 2020 34,566 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f brake flexis split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f brake flexi split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake balance

O/s/f tyre worn low and perishing

O/s/r and n/s/r brake flexis hoses perishing and splitting

Oil leak from engine

n/s number plate lamp case security

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 25,322 miles

Engine Management Light displayed.

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met requirements.

exhausts system & mounts corroded.

front suspension components corroded.

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes slightly worn.

offside rear floor area slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,946 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,939 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 19,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 16,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 10 May 2010 16,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 14,386 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 12,777 miles

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

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

marks on discs

Pass 2 May 2007 12,038 miles

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

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 EAA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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