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FL04 JWX

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 JWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 46,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,436 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 44,436 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front inner wings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,832 miles

Both wipers starting to split

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

Nearside Rear has weather crack within the tread

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axles bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,832 miles

Battery insecure Strap has been cut (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both wipers starting to split

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

Nearside Rear has weather crack within the tread

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axles bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2017 32,385 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch, behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch, behind strut (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,976 miles

both front tyres perished across tread

Fail 12 Feb 2015 28,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished across tread

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,817 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,136 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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FL04 JWX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL04 JWX, 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 FL04 JWX registered?

FL04 JWX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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