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FM04 LGY

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front possible noise round wheel bearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

corrosion on fuel filler pipe

fluid round steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,705 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

rust patches on outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

rust patches on outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,636 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside and nearside sill end/inner wheel arch corroded

rust patches on outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,450 miles

front wipers worn

rust spots on outer sills

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers worn

rust spots on outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,592 miles

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r brake hose corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,592 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r brake hose corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,478 miles

Fuel filter rusty

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,439 miles

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

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

Fuel filter rusty

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,582 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,168 miles

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 LGY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LGY, 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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FM04 LGY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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