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AP04 UXD

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 61,095 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner door sill and wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,365 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 60,365 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,566 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,460 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Jan 2021 58,460 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrished

Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,284 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

CORROSION TO FLOORS,SILLS,CHASSIS RAILS INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND INNER WINGS

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS HEAVILY PERISHED

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,160 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,632 miles

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

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

slight movement to rear passenger seat bases

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,630 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

slight movement to rear passenger seat bases

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,369 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

film of fluid at clutch pipe

left hand ind does not self cancel

o/s/f seat belt lightly frayed in area

steering wheel skin wear

surface rust on bulkhead in area

visable rust around fuel cap / 1/4 panel

visable surface rust on n/s and o/s sills in areas

visable surface rust on n/s and o/s sills in areas

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,037 miles

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

drive belt noise

film/sign of brake fluid at clutch pipe

g/box selector shaft seal leak

n/s and o/s sill corroded/thin in areas

n/s/r tyre perished in areas

surface rust on bulkhead in areas

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 46,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drive belt noise

film/sign of brake fluid at clutch pipe

g/box selector shaft seal leak

n/s and o/s sill corroded/thin in areas

n/s/r tyre perished in areas

surface rust on bulkhead in areas

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 7 Aug 2010 42,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 38,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,421 miles

no pacel shelf in vehicle

rear g/box mount shows sign of deterioation

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 UXD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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