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AR04 BJJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,327 mi
Last recorded65,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,327 miles

Both rear chassis rails heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 65,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear chassis rails heavily corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,064 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,061 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 62,890 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 62,861 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative abs light on (1.7 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels rear tyres smaller on axle that are on the front (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres treads unevenly worn

corrosion to front inner wings, front and rear chassis legs

corrosion to rear shock absorbers and axle components slight play in mounting bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,663 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres treads unevenly worn

corrosion to front inner wings, front and rear chassis legs

corrosion to rear shock absorbers and axle components slight play in mounting bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,920 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front and both rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

front inner arches and chassis legs have surface corrosion

rear axle front mounting bushes worn

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2018 47,920 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside front and both rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

check engine light on

front inner arches and chassis legs have surface corrosion

rear axle front mounting bushes worn

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,113 miles

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 45,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above suspension arm holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above suspension arm holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,352 miles

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

OSF tyre edges worn

OSF tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

OSF tyre edges worn

OSF tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 32,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,229 miles

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

front discs worn

rear tyres have cracked side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,177 miles

front brake disc worn and deteriated

front chassis mounts corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 26,177 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc worn and deteriated

front chassis mounts corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,353 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,353 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,653 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 17,653 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 14,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 14,010 miles

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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AR04 BJJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AR04 BJJ, 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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AR04 BJJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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