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FL04 JXC

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 JXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,922 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT NOISE OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exaust system corroded and weak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 70,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exaust system corroded and weak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,283 miles

nearside rear quarter panal corroded around fuel cap

Fail 11 Sep 2014 54,281 miles

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

nearside rear quarter panal corroded around fuel cap

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,102 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,077 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,152 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,172 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,446 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 JXC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black 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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

FL04 JXC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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