MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement in nearside front upper suspension mount
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight movement in nearside front upper suspension mount
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in arm starting to split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake flexy hose routed differently from nearside
bonnet catch stiff opperation
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked around weld (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre tread uneven on inner edge
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise and roughness when rotated
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked around weld (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre tread uneven on inner edge
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise and roughness when rotated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cord/ply
nsr tyre tread feathering not excessive
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf tyre cracking on inner sidewall not showing cord/ply
nsr tyre tread feathering not excessive
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
cuts and cracking on n,s,f tyre
oil leak lower of engine
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AR04 BXU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BXU, 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 BXU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2004.
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