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FL04 VCZ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 85,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 81,299 miles

corroded round fuel filler

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front inner wish bone bushes perished

fuel filter corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,296 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corroded round fuel filler

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front inner wish bone bushes perished

fuel filter corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 74,798 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s n/s innerand outersills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,229 miles

both front lower suspension arm [rear] mounting bushes worn and perrished

corrosion around fuel filler neck

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 56,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,222 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 49,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,774 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,774 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VCZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FL04 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

FL04 VCZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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