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AV04 NXE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 NXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,511 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,507 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 77,057 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,308 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,438 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,590 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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AV04 NXE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV04 NXE, 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 AV04 NXE registered?

AV04 NXE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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