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FY04 AFU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,455 mi
Last recorded40,455 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 AFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,455 miles

brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion on the under body

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal has long travel

different sizes tyre fitted from front to rear axle

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,375 miles

Offside Front Floor pan roting

Fail 18 Feb 2016 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Floor pan roting

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,516 miles

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

Brake pedal long

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

Steering heavy,top mounts noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,506 miles

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

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

Brake pedal long

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

Steering heavy,top mounts noisy

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 8 Mar 2013 23,034 miles

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 9 Mar 2012 20,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,569 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,569 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,595 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,820 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,365 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,584 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 AFU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

FY04 AFU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is FY04 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 AFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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