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FM04 LHW

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,893 mi
Last recorded60,893 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 60,893 miles

all underbody components light corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all underbody components light corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,076 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,615 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,851 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,352 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 23,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,370 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 LHW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHW, 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 FM04 LHW registered?

FM04 LHW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FM04 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 LHW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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