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FP04 LZC

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 LZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 73,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 69,715 miles

Both Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Signs of General Corrosion Along Both Sill to Floor Pan Area Not Considered Excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of General Corrosion Along Both Sill to Floor Pan Area Not Considered Excessive

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Signs of General Corrosion Along Both Sill to Floor Pan Area Not Considered Excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (3.6.B.4d)

signs of corrosion to inner & outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,334 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 58,318 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,927 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 53,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,108 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,736 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,736 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,070 miles

2x rear tyres have slight cracks

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,087 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,645 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 10 Apr 2007 29,057 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to debond

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 LZC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 LZC registered?

FP04 LZC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is FP04 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 LZC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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