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FY04 ADZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor very rusty (2.4.A.3)

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Fail 31 May 2016 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,434 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

both front wiper blades starting to split

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Feb 2014 56,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

both front wiper blades starting to split

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

fuel filter corroded.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit inner edge.

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded.

observation - front full wheel arch liners fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak.

fuel filter corroded.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit inner edge.

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded.

observation - front full wheel arch liners fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filter slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 39,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,364 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 32,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal lacks the 'feel' of a comparable car

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,971 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,430 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damaged[outer]

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,489 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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FY04 ADZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FY04 ADZ, 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 FY04 ADZ registered?

FY04 ADZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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