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FL04 VGA

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 49,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure bottom bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by fuel neck (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,694 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,967 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

non power steering rack fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,962 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

non power steering rack fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,995 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly worn

non power steering rack fitted to a vehicle which originally had

o/s/f suspension arm bush split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,434 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 32,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,482 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,481 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,711 miles

slight leak on c.v boot o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,939 miles

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

evidence of accident damage on offside front chassis slightly damaged on offside

Fail 28 Nov 2007 16,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

evidence of accident damage on offside front chassis slightly damaged on offside

Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 16,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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