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FM04 YKR

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 99,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (3.1.9)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,702 miles

corrosion and wear on front discs

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe flexi perishing

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 96,701 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to back (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush allowing link to catch chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and chassis in boot (5.2.6)

corrosion and wear on front discs

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe flexi perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corrosion

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Welding repairs covered with underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2015 92,012 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,307 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,687 miles

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

front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen(advise only).

Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,606 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wiper blades split but clearing windscreen(advise only).

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,599 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 65,594 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,041 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2008 34,041 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,590 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)

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 YKR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YKR, 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 YKR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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