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FP04 TFE

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,138 mi
Last recorded79,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings have surface rust present

rust present around the fuel filler cap

rust present on the rear closing panels and floor to sills

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings have surface rust present

rust present around the fuel filler cap

rust present on the rear closing panels and floor to sills

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,311 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,738 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,319 miles

o/s/r chassis/rear subframe mtg area heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,314 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r chassis/rear subframe mtg area heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,160 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,370 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,370 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,156 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

h/b travel on limit

Pass 15 Jul 2009 52,492 miles

h/b travel on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 41,840 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 TFE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

FP04 TFE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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