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FM04 YJG

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,605 mi
Last recorded91,605 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,605 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 91,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 83,626 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 82,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,197 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,894 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,722 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 YJG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJG, 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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What year was FM04 YJG registered?

FM04 YJG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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