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FM04 VUS

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VUS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,245 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,908 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,968 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,764 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 VUS is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

FM04 VUS is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is FM04 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 VUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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