CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV04 LGG

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER AND INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear side wall perished

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,466 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner trailing area (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,617 miles

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 10 Mar 2014 94,821 miles

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/R flexi hose.

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 94,821 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/R flexi hose.

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,520 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,238 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,710 miles

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

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

n/s s/wiper blade splitting

pas rack leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s s/wiper blade splitting

pas rack leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,092 miles

Movement in N/S steering rack inner ball joint.

N/S/R tyre getting low.

O/S/R tyre getting.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,974 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,941 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,335 miles

Slight movement in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 8 Mar 2008 32,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,588 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV04 LGG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV04 LGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV04 LGG?

You can check the full history of AV04 LGG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV04 LGG registered?

AV04 LGG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is AV04 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 LGG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV04 LGG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV04 LGG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.