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AP04 UBJ

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Nearside Rear tyre

oil leak under car

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre

Nearside Rear tyre

oil leak under car

Fail 31 Jul 2023 57,445 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Nearside front brake hose fouling road wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 45,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 45,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,762 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 42,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,385 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 36,385 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,787 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,416 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,416 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leaking (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,566 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,049 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

p.a.s rack weeping

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,694 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,306 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 22,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,959 miles

advise nearside front trye outer wall repaired

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 UBJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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