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FG14 HFR

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,186 mi
Last recorded73,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 HFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake effort getting low

surface to rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2025 68,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake effort getting low

surface to rear axle

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2024 64,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,407 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 60,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 50,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,088 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 48,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested oil light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery light illuminated

oil light illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,903 miles

front to rear pipes not fully visable

slight fault on dash

Fail 6 Feb 2019 43,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear pipes not fully visable

slight fault on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,455 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

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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FG14 HFR is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 FG14 HFR, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FG14 HFR registered?

FG14 HFR is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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