MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear tyre out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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