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FM04 SCX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,686 mi
Last recorded81,686 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,686 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to fuel tank. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion and holes in n/s/r inner wing.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion and holes in inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion and holes in inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,596 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 65,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,447 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside outer sill is corroded & thin

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,407 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front topmount is stiff

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front topmount is stiff

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,368 miles

nearside & offside front top mounts are stiff

nearside rear tyre is cracking / deep cuts

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 55,530 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre is cracking

off side rear tyre is cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 53,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are badly cracking

Fail 18 May 2011 53,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres are badly cracking

n/s/f lower arm rear bush is split

n/s/f tyre is worm on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2010 50,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front discs worn

Pass 22 May 2009 44,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,991 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 SCX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

FM04 SCX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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