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FM04 GWD

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,541 mi
Last recorded74,541 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 74,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 11 May 2016 73,860 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but no ply visible.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes of both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but no ply visible.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 19 Jan 2013 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,783 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs heavily corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 33,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,925 miles

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)

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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FM04 GWD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM04 GWD, 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 FM04 GWD registered?

FM04 GWD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is FM04 GWD safe to buy?

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