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FP04 LCK

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 LCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,101 miles

engine oil leak ,oil leak from oil filter

fuel filter and exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

power steering pump damp

slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses

slight play in both suspension top mountings

slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush

Fail 15 Mar 2014 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

general corrosion to underbody including exhaust system and fuel filter

nearside front wheel rim damaged

play close to acceptable limit in both front top suspension mountings

power steering pump damp with oil

slight perishing to both front flexible brake hoses

slight play in offside front antiroll bar d bush

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,279 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front lower arm rear bush,slightly unbonded

coolant leak from thermostat housing

engine oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded

power steering pipes on nearside insecure

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak from thermostat housing

engine oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front lower arm rear bush,slightly unbonded

offside front tyre on legal limit(1.6mm),nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

power steering pipes on nearside insecure

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine area slightly damp of oil

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,058 miles

engine area slightly damp of oil

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 62,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system coroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,123 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,123 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 32,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,840 miles

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

age cracks in side wall on all tyres

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside top mount bearimg

slight play in power steering rack on nearside front

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak on engine

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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FP04 LCK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP04 LCK, 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 FP04 LCK registered?

FP04 LCK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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