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FN04 VLE

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,774 mi
Last recorded85,774 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 VLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,774 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,408 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

badly rusted above o/s/r trailing arm

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,408 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

badly rusted above o/s/r trailing arm

both rear tyres badly cracked/split

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,000 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,999 miles

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,438 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)

foot pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,760 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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FN04 VLE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN04 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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