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AR04 BNA

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,609 mi
Last recorded65,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BNA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,206 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 63,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,734 miles

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in top mount

Offside Front slight play in top mount

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,066 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,088 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted but seal ok

Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

temp fuel cap fitted but seal ok

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 53,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 48,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,926 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,926 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,530 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,167 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,137 miles

Front tyres well worn'

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,227 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,458 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 BNA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNA, 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 AR04 BNA registered?

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

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The MOT history for AR04 BNA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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