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AV04 USS

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,145 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 56,122 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f power steering pipes rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f power steering pipes rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,289 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack starting to leak oil

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,277 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack starting to leak oil

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,051 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill becoming week in places

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,920 miles

Offside floor to sill becoming weak with corosion

front brake imbance on limit

Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,186 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 35,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,781 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 30,781 miles

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

flexi part of exhaust coming apart

Fail 17 Dec 2014 28,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,134 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,608 miles

advise osr tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 3,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 3,325 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 USS is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

AV04 USS is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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