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AV04 SXD

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

accident damage drivers door

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,958 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,947 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,841 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,983 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 SXD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXD, 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

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What year was AV04 SXD registered?

AV04 SXD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is AV04 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 SXD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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