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AR04 DVC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,936 mi
Last recorded56,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 DVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,090 miles

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,846 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,846 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,380 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,649 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,888 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 DVC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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