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FN04 WUJ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,640 miles

Lower vehicle under sealed in various prescribed areas

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,635 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Lower vehicle under sealed in various prescribed areas

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/flitch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/flitch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,241 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,268 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,680 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 19,791 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,511 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 18 Feb 2008 10,867 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer tyre wall has cuts in sidewall

offside front outer tyre wall has cuts in sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,121 miles

advise:Both rear bushes on front wishbones are starting to split away from bondings.....

advise:cuts to the nearside front tyre on the outer side wall not to cords or ply........

spare tyre different sise................

Fail 7 Feb 2007 7,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise:Both rear bushes on front wishbones are starting to split away from bondings.....

advise:cuts to the nearside front tyre on the outer side wall not to cords or ply........

spare tyre different sise................

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 WUJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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