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FL04 VFD

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,111 mi
Last recorded79,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,111 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

play o/s rack,n/s/r and o/s/r inner arches corroded and holed ouside edges,floorpans,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components corroded,oil leak,o/s/f suspension arm creaking,rubber splitting from arm

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,053 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,053 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

creaking noise from front unable to locate,oil leak,corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts/components,inner and outer sills,coilsprings,brake pipes,brake hoses perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,152 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch bumper mounts/filler cap area,inner and outer sills,floorpans,brake pipes,oil leak,o/s/f suspension arm bush splitting

Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch bumper mounts/filler cap area,inner and outer sills,floorpans,brake pipes,oil leak,o/s/f suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,642 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

mil light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,791 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,628 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 26,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,135 miles

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

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 VFD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

FL04 VFD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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