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AP04 HSZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 67,306 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis bracket ( subframe front mounting) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ wheel arch and sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

headlight stalk becoming faulty

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming low on outer edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened floor (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill backing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre becoming low on outer edge.

Pass 21 May 2014 54,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,956 miles

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

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

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

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

2/ n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 15 May 2013 51,192 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2013 51,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 47,533 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Fail 20 May 2011 42,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 42,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2010 36,801 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 36,801 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 31,074 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 May 2009 31,068 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2008 25,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 18,685 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 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HSZ, 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 HSZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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