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FM04 SUF

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,721 mi
Last recorded52,721 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 SUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 52,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working No Plate Lamp (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,498 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,009 miles

slight play in o/s/r front axle bush

very slight corrosion to sills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 40,700 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,073 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 37,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,920 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,141 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,473 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,924 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 SUF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 SUF registered?

FM04 SUF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is FM04 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 SUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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