MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres perished and cracking
Coolant level below minimum
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Slight engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold on inside (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle bushes play
coolant low
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
oil leak
spare tyre flat
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch above subframe mount in two areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
oil leak
spare tyre flat
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Interior rear view mirror missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust mounting corroded behind silencer
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel filter corroded no leaks at time of test
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FM04 VUL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2004.
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