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FP04 TEV

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,508 mi
Last recorded59,508 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 TEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 59,508 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to both sides brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides rear chassis and inner sills at sub frame mounts holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch holed

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,813 miles

Advise both front tyres worn outer edges

Advise both sides front brake starting to corrode to flexi hoses

Advise both sides outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,813 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front floor holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Advise both front tyres worn outer edges

Advise both sides front brake starting to corrode to flexi hoses

Advise both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 54,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor holed at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,784 miles

oil leaks

Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,781 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly slow 49% (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 49,989 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,979 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

power steering reservoir fluid level below minimum

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,299 miles

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

both sides rrear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,297 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both sides rrear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,013 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,011 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,078 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,078 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,056 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,794 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,302 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,271 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,271 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,326 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 TEV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TEV, 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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FP04 TEV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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