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AR04 BXC

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,514 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,496 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,496 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,780 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 29,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,530 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2009 15,531 miles

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

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

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

nearsids rear tyre starting too perishe

offside rear tyre starting too perishe

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,973 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 BXC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

AR04 BXC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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