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FP04 TFJ

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,255 mi
Last recorded183,255 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 183,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 167,563 miles

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)

Offside front wing trim loose.

Rear subframe front bushes worn.

Fail 4 May 2011 167,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside front wing trim loose.

Rear subframe front bushes worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 146,714 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 129,681 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Apr 2009 129,639 miles

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

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 1 May 2008 108,658 miles

front n/s & o/s wishbone bushes split

Fail 28 Apr 2008 108,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front n/s & o/s wishbone bushes split

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 78,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid tested below average

front o/s headlamp damp

rear o/s tyre perished 165-65-13

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 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

FP04 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is FP04 TFJ safe to buy?

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