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FY04 AUP

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 AUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,433 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 80,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around the lower engine mounting, lower bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,954 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,697 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,697 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,032 miles

DRIVERS MIRROR SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,354 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,455 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 AUP is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AUP, 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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FY04 AUP is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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