MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding
Nearside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding
Offside Rear tyre nail in tread
front floors corroding
inner sills corroding
play front top strut mounts
rear metal brake pies corroded
steering pipes corroded
underside undersilled
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding
Nearside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding
Offside Rear tyre nail in tread
front floors corroding
inner sills corroding
play front top strut mounts
rear metal brake pies corroded
steering pipes corroded
underside undersilled
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front section exhaust corroded
spongy brake pedal
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front section
spongy brake pedal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
corrosion to inner corners of rear sills by suspension mounts.<recommend rust treatment and undersill to prevent further deteriation>
inner edge of offside front tyre is scrubbed of tread on inside edge
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to inner corners of rear sills by suspension mounts.<recommend rust treatment and undersill to prevent further deteriation>
inner edge of offside front tyre is scrubbed of tread on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both n/s and o/s front discs rusty on inside edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV04 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZTE, 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 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2004.
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