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FP04 MDN

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,729 mi
Last recorded20,729 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 20,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,278 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 18,278 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 16,237 miles

Nearside inner wing started to rust

Fail 3 May 2019 16,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner wing started to rust

Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower power steering steel fluid pipe inside wheel arch rusting suggest possible clean/grease

Offside Front Lower suspension arm mount bush de bonding but legal at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,528 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush starting to debond

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,297 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding but legal at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 9,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,344 miles

no spare wheel at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,470 miles

no spare wheel found at time of test suggest obtain spare wheel and carry with vehicle or in the event of punture vehicle and owner would become stranded

spare wheel should be carried in carrier under vehicle as without wheel in carrier locking hook may become loose and carrier become loose and insecure and become a danger to other road ushers

Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,651 miles

no spare wheel/tyre found at test stongly suggest replace

Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,649 miles

wiper blaides started to smear

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 MDN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

FP04 MDN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is FP04 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 MDN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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