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AV04 NXZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,198 mi
Last recorded47,198 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 47,198 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Aug 2026 47,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap area corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap area corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,645 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Jul 2024 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1656513 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Jul 2023 26,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside inner sills to floor corroded along full length of vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2022 25,946 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside inner sills to floor corroded along full length of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,753 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,121 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear mounting bushes split around mounting bolt boss of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,491 miles

Front both front tyres cracked and perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 21,491 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front tyres cracked and perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,725 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer sills at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,127 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement around mounting bolt sleeve of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,526 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,298 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,413 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 NXZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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