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AP04 MBV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,752 mi
Last recorded30,752 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2024 30,752 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill towards rear of door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,481 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Noise apparent when clutch pedal depressed

Fail 21 Mar 2022 26,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front part of Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Noise apparent when clutch pedal depressed

Offside Front Plastic wheel arch trim loose

Offside Headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,648 miles

clutch bearing noisy

o/s outer sill corroded towards center

Fail 18 Mar 2021 24,619 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch bearing noisy

o/s outer sill corroded towards center

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,034 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 20,031 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 17,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,962 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,796 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 12,259 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,126 miles

nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

rear number plate damaged -but still secure and legible.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 8,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 8,104 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 5,972 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 May 2009 2,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 1,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 1,889 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 MBV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MBV, 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 MBV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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