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AP04 PXJ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,267 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 60,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner ,outer and end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 58,615 miles

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 58,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis post (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

Pass 14 May 2014 44,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,669 miles

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2013 40,669 miles

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

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2012 37,321 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 8 Jun 2011 33,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,588 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,382 miles

advise rear tyres started to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear tyres started to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,318 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,858 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,154 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 PXJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PXJ, 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 PXJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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