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AR04 BXU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,611 mi
Last recorded83,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,611 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 83,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 81,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,747 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,698 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,681 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,681 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,716 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 72,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,096 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,184 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,541 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,536 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,759 miles

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

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 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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What year was AR04 BXU registered?

AR04 BXU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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