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FM04 SOE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,170 mi
Last recorded28,170 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked above 40mm . zone b (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front . offside rear. nearside rear . age related cracking . 0604 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp. not working

Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 26,539 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres age wear cracks 0604 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 23,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,522 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 20,522 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 19,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 19,427 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 17,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 16,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,501 miles

Nearside advise corrosion starting at sill

Offside Rear corrosion starting at outer sill

Fail 3 May 2016 15,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside advise corrosion starting at sill

Offside Rear corrosion starting at outer sill

Pass 12 May 2015 14,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2015 14,916 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 14,148 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 6 May 2014 14,148 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 13 May 2013 13,174 miles

Advise front tyres worn low. L/H/F 2.5.MM. R/H/F 3.0.MM.GOODYEAR. 165/65/R13/77T.

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 12,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 10,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 4,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,565 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 SOE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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