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FN04 NWB

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,484 mi
Last recorded58,484 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 NWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,484 miles

body corroded offside and nearside rear

rear body corrosion (not in prescribed area)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2015 58,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

body corrosion

rear exhaust mount not attached (still has support)

severe corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,407 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion o/s/r chassis leg section

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis sections

signs of accdent damage on rear

Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,407 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion o/s/r chassis leg section

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis sections

o/s/f inner wing cover loose

signs of accdent damage on rear

slight damage on o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,163 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f wiper blade split

obvious of heavy inpact damage to rear floor pan sections

signs of accident damage on boot floor/o/s/r and n/s/r inner wing sections

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim inner and outer

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust back box rear rubber tied up

n/s/f wiper blade split

obvious of heavy inpact damage to rear floor pan sections

signs of accident damage on boot floor/o/s/r and n/s/r inner wing sections

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim inner and outer

slight play in o/s/f shocker top mount

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,607 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 33,607 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,797 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 18,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 NWB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN04 NWB, 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 FN04 NWB registered?

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

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