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FP04 LFE

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,262 mi
Last recorded65,262 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 LFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,262 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,885 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 61,674 miles

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,110 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,874 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Advise power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 58,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Advise power steering pipes heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,384 miles

Advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise n/s/f strut top mount rubber worn

Advise o/s and n/s front bottom wishbone bushes worn

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,355 miles

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

Advise both front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise n/s/f strut top mount rubber worn

Advise o/s and n/s front bottom wishbone bushes worn

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 53,887 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,923 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,231 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,234 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 LFE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP04 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

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