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AR04 EWL

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,186 mi
Last recorded50,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,186 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 37,628 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,721 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear & nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,686 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,678 miles

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

Rear tyres starting tp perish.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,295 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 EWL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWL, 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 EWL registered?

AR04 EWL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is AR04 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 EWL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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