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FM04 SLU

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,991 mi
Last recorded64,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 SLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,991 miles

All tyres have surface splitting and perished

Drivers door outer handle loose but still operates

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front chassis rail under floor has surface corrosion

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,770 miles

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

All tyres have surface splitting and perished

Drivers door outer handle loose but still operates

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front chassis rail under floor has surface corrosion

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,112 miles

Bad oil leaks

Both rear tyres badly worn and perished

Coolant leval low and leaking from statt housing

Front brake discs badly corroded and narrow banding

Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Bad oil leaks

Both rear tyres badly worn and perished

Coolant leval low and leaking from statt housing

Front brake discs badly corroded and narrow banding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,974 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 53,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,646 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,280 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 SLU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

FM04 SLU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FM04 SLU safe to buy?

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