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FY04 AYC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak Gearbox end plate. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,731 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,297 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 AYC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

Is FY04 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 AYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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