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AV04 ZTE

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 71,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front section exhaust corroded

spongy brake pedal

Fail 5 Sep 2015 62,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,820 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,820 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,953 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 59,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,920 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,351 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2009 47,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,112 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,108 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,888 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 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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What year was AV04 ZTE registered?

AV04 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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