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AV04 SXC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,436 mi
Last recorded69,436 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 69,436 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 69,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 65,900 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill becoming corroded

under body becoming corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 62,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides inner wing areas under covers starting to corrode

surface corrosion to floors/chassis areas areas both sides near to subframe mounts

Fail 2 May 2017 62,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides inner wing areas under covers starting to corrode

surface corrosion to floors/chassis areas areas both sides near to subframe mounts

Pass 31 May 2016 58,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

NSR Tyre Perished

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

Pass 19 May 2015 55,128 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre splitting around tread area

osr tyre splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2015 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

nsr tyre split around tread area/osr tyre splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,218 miles

interior mirror missing

noise from clutch area

o/s sill corroding

wipers wearing/smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,776 miles

both n/s tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brakes feel spongy

outer sidewall perished on nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,549 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,535 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,076 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 SXC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

AV04 SXC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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