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FM04 SFU

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT AND WORN BADLY INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,461 miles

both front brake disc's corroded

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside front suspension arm rear bush worn and perished

Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,461 miles

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

both front brake disc's corroded

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside front suspension arm rear bush worn and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,779 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,745 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 36,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2008 29,507 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil low, brakes spongy

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 SFU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

FM04 SFU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is FM04 SFU safe to buy?

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