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FP04 LCM

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,124 mi
Last recorded50,124 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,455 miles

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

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

clutch fluid feed pipe damp

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,980 miles

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

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

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

slight misting of brake fluid around clutch feed pipe

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Aug 2009 25,307 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,702 miles

nsf nsr tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsf nsr tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,892 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,561 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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FP04 LCM 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 75%.

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 FP04 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

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

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