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FM04 YMD

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 YMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 97,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 94,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,075 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,758 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,384 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,892 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,892 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,236 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 YMD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 YMD registered?

FM04 YMD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FM04 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 YMD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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