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AP04 ZKX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 ZKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,293 miles

brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre perished & feathered

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in swivels

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

brake hoses perished

o/s/r tyre perished & feathered

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in swivels

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,412 miles

eml on

front discs rusty

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre perished

various rust and corrosion patches

washers slow

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

eml on

front discs rusty

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre perished

various rust and corrosion patches

washers slow

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,845 miles

EML on

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear tyres BADLY mis-shapen

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2015 81,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML on

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

rear tyres BADLY mis-shapen

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,087 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,072 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,723 miles

chips on screen

front tyres just off limits

o/s/r tyre worn un even & small cuts

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,722 miles

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

chips on screen

front tyres just off limits

o/s/r tyre worn un even & small cuts

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,379 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,206 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2006 19,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front registration plate badly cracked

front wipers poor clearance

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,645 miles

front registration plate badly cracked

front wipers poor clearance

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 ZKX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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