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FM04 SLZ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 56,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded base of wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded base of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill detatched (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,066 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,017 miles

Both front floors and sill lips corroded

Both outer sill lips corroded

Both rear lower inner sills corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside rear wing is corroded around the filler cap

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,017 miles

Both front floors and sill lips corroded

Both outer sill lips corroded

Both rear lower inner sills corroded

The nearside rear wing is corroded around the filler cap

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,076 miles

both front floors corroding

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch by rear light behind plastic quater bumper

corrosion to offside/nearside rear outer sill/inner wheel arch behind plastic trim

rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front floors corroding

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch by rear light behind plastic quater bumper

corrosion to offside/nearside rear outer sill/inner wheel arch behind plastic trim

rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,144 miles

o/s & n/s inner door sills corroded.

o/s front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 355,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,766 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 SLZ 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 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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

FM04 SLZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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