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EJ04 FGV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,879 miles

oil leak needs attention

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,601 miles

engine management light on

nearside inner chassis slighty coroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside inner chassis slighty coroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,845 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front road wheels have slight flat spots

fuel cap incomplete but still seals against its housing

nearside front tyre has a cut less than required deep enough to reach the ply/cords

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 6 Apr 2013 84,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

front road wheels have slight flat spots

fuel cap incomplete but still seals against its housing

nearside front tyre has a cut less than required deep enough to reach the ply/cords

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 7 Apr 2012 74,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 74,696 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 38,928 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 31,809 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,050 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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EJ04 FGV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ04 FGV, 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 EJ04 FGV registered?

EJ04 FGV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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