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2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 NUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2017 81,739 miles

both rear lamps condensated

brake pedal has excessive travel

oil residue on engine

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,701 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades smearing and juddering on screen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lamps condensated

both rear tyres worn & cracking in tread

brake pedal has excessive travel

o/s/f door corroded

oil residue on engine

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,237 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and out of shape.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

oil leaks.

oil residue / leak at rear of engine

rear axle bushes worn.

slight fluctuation to o/s/f brake.

travel in footbrake

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 77,135 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking and out of shape.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

oil leaks.

rear axle bushes worn.

slight fluctuation to o/s/f brake.

travel in footbrake

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,064 miles

Engine lamp on

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 72,064 miles

Engine lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,557 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded

n/s front wiper blade is split

n/s rear fog light inop

Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroded

n/s front wiper blade is split

n/s rear fog light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 39,299 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine manegment light stops on

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,578 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGES

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,778 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FN04 NUM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FN04 NUM, 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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FN04 NUM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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