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FL04 VDJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,186 mi
Last recorded38,186 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 VDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,186 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 38,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,536 miles

corrosion on body

Pass 10 Oct 2018 36,257 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

both front tyres perished

o/s inner sill badly corroded but not seriously weakened

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,227 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

offside sill very rusty

oil leak

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,227 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

offside sill very rusty

oil leak

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,070 miles

bulk head rusty

under vehicle very rusy

Fail 10 Oct 2016 34,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear inner sill to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear inner wing at shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

bulk head rusty

under vehicle very rusy

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,656 miles

offside front floor rusty

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

rear flexi metal ends starting to rust

small cuts nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,653 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor rusty

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

rear flexi metal ends starting to rust

small cuts nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 31,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage on inner wall (not down to the cords)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,722 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 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 VDJ, 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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FL04 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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