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FM04 SOJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,607 mi
Last recorded52,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,607 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,248 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,860 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,373 miles

Rear tyres poor condition. cracks.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,725 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,191 miles

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,191 miles

Both Rear Tyre Sidewalls Cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 24,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N\S FRONT TYRE NEAR LIMIT O\S\F TYRE DAMAGED CORDS NOT SHOWING O\S\F BRAKE PADS NEAR LIMIT

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,364 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SOJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

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