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FM04 VVX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

99,609 mi
Last recorded99,609 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 99,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,442 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 62,898 miles

front wishbone rear bushes weak

Fail 1 May 2014 62,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 54,092 miles

both front chassis rusty

both front lower suspenion arm rear bushes split.

eml lamp on

exhaust heat sield insecure

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread 195/45/16

Fail 30 May 2013 54,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front chassis rusty

both front lower suspenion arm rear bushes split.

eml lamp on

exhaust heat sield insecure

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread 195/45/16

Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,657 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 41,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,394 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,394 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,547 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 VVX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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