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FY04 AYJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,151 mi
Last recorded32,151 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 32,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 28,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,017 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings both sides,slight corrosiion,not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pans,near front subframe rear mounts,not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 27,017 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings both sides,slight corrosiion,not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor pans,near front subframe rear mounts,not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 26,972 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 26,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

exhaust corroded around front flange

Fail 25 Nov 2016 26,847 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded high pressure pipe from pump to steering rack (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

battery charge light on

exhaust corroded around front flange

Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,317 miles

some corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2014 26,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 25,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,491 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,021 miles

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

OSR wheel bearing slight roughness.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,144 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 AYJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

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

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