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AR04 GWX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 GWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,797 miles

Corrosion on o/s body sill

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 8 Sep 2016 42,797 miles

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

Corrosion on o/s body sill

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 21 Sep 2015 38,872 miles

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

O/S body sill thin and corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,528 miles

Advise both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Advise o/s outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,527 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to debond

Advise front flexis look slightly twisted

Advise offside outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,303 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to debond

n/s rear inner sill getting weak ,corroding

n/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Fail 5 Aug 2013 34,303 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to debond

n/s rear inner sill getting weak ,corroding

n/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,792 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Aug 2011 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,563 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

o/s/r indicator was'nt working now working ok advise further investigation.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,884 miles

o/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wipers starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake hose incorrectly fit very close to rim,not fouling,no signs of damage.

o/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,666 miles

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

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

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

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 GWX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

AR04 GWX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is AR04 GWX safe to buy?

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