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FY04 AUR

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,101 mi
Last recorded69,101 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

SPARE TYRE BALD

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,682 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIMS OF WHEELS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,358 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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 20 Oct 2009 47,752 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,714 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,178 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 36,178 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,674 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 AUR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AUR, 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 AUR registered?

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

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