MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil & fuel filters corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
fuel filter corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - above axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
fuel filter corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings undersill/floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken
fuel filter corroded
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
nearside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside front (wishbone rear bush) rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
all four tyres close to legal limit
both rear tyres starting to perish
n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes in poor condition
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s + o/s inner sills have light corrosion starting.
NSF AND OSF WISHBONE BUSHES DEBONDING.
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM04 SMU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SMU, 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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FM04 SMU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2004.
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