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FM04 YKG

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,539 mi
Last recorded66,539 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,073 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,475 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

boot floor damaged but not in prescribed area

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,557 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

boot floor damaged but not in prescribed area

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,778 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,554 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 36,554 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,727 miles

both rear tyres perrished

offside front tyre bold oninner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,228 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2008 21,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2007 16,025 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

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 YKG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

FM04 YKG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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