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AV04 JSZ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,541 mi
Last recorded103,541 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,541 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill at axle mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre theathering inside edge

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill near axle mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre theathering inside edge

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 94,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,292 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,883 miles

wear in front lower arm bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,408 miles

Clutch fluid pipe slight damp.

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 16 Feb 2007 35,877 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted

long footbrake travel

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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AV04 JSZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV04 JSZ, 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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AV04 JSZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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