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AP04 GYY

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,929 miles

o/s rear sill section starting to corrode

Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s rear sill section starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,464 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,527 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,478 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 22,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 22,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,637 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 GYY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GYY, 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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What year was AP04 GYY registered?

AP04 GYY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AP04 GYY safe to buy?

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