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AP04 SZU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,293 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill coroded

eng oil leak

power steering pipe coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

osr sill coroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

os sill coroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,411 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter rusty

os sill & both sides nr front subframe coroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter rusty

os sill & both sides nr front subframe coroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,801 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,466 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 45,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,721 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 SZU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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