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FY04 AEA

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,814 mi
Last recorded71,814 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 AEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 59,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,104 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,104 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,113 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 17 Apr 2008 26,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,778 miles

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

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 AEA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY04 AEA, 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 FY04 AEA registered?

FY04 AEA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is FY04 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 AEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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