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AP04 VFX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens has slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg and slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,587 miles

o/s/r inner sill heavily corroded

outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

front chassis rails corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 60,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

front chassis rails corroded

o/s/r inner sill heavily corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front chassis rails starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r inner wheel arch/end of sill heavily corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

screen chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded at bottom

Fail 8 Nov 2016 49,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

both rear wheel arches corroded at bottom

Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 42,104 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 33,805 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on 2mm

n/s/f wiper split slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,704 miles

(5) Exhaust front pipe flexible part deteriorated slightly.

(5) Rear top suspension mountings deteriorated slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 26,704 miles

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

(5) Exhaust front pipe flexible part deteriorated slightly.

(5) Rear top suspension mountings deteriorated slightly.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,228 miles

(1) Offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush deteriorated slightly.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 14,858 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond(very slight)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,065 miles

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

intera mirror does not provide a view to the rear

n/s/f tyre dammaged (run flat)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 13,065 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre dammaged (run flat)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,887 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,473 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 9,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 VFX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 VFX, 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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What year was AP04 VFX registered?

AP04 VFX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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