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FM04 VWD

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,550 mi
Last recorded103,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/chassea in places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / chassea (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fllor to sills both sides in areas (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,163 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front subframe corroded

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

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,163 miles

Emissions not tested over heated during test (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (windscreen pillar) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,205 miles

o/s sill panel rusting

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,021 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,974 miles

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

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

slight rust on front dics

Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,974 miles

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

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

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

slight rust on front dics

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,154 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,935 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,837 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

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 VWD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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