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FL04 VJX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,985 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,985 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,brakepipes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,885 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to coilsprings,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,inner and outer sills,front suspension arm bushes splitting,o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,860 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,108 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,099 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 VJX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL04 VJX registered?

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

Is FL04 VJX safe to buy?

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