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FP04 VXE

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,208 mi
Last recorded61,208 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 61,208 miles

Condensation in o/s front headlamp.

Corrosion along front bulk head area.

Corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch area.

Cuts in o/s front outer tyre wall.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Heavy corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch/ chassis rail area.

Heavy corrosion to front & rear inner & outer sills areas.

Minor chips in front screen.

Fail 29 May 2014 61,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Condensation in o/s front headlamp.

Corrosion along front bulk head area.

Corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch area.

Cuts in o/s front outer tyre wall.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Heavy corrosion in o/s rear wheel arch/ chassis rail area.

Heavy corrosion to front & rear inner & outer sills areas.

Minor chips in front screen.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,277 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs worn

n/s door damaged and n/s front bumber

outer and inner sills corroded

slight play in n/s stearing arm

vehicles brake pipes, fuel lines and suspension components been greased/wax oiled

wheal trims fitted on front

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs worn

n/s door damaged and n/s front bumber

outer and inner sills corroded

slight play in n/s stearing arm

vehicles brake pipes, fuel lines and suspension components been greased/wax oiled

wheal trims fitted on front

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,042 miles

front disc worn low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front disc worn low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,368 miles

both rear tyres lightly perished

condensation in offside headlamp

slight play in nearside steering rack end

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Jun 2011 38,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres lightly perished

condensation in offside headlamp

slight play in nearside steering rack end

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Jun 2010 33,305 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2010 33,304 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,826 miles

marks on screen

Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 11 Jul 2008 23,564 miles

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

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2008 23,564 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,556 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

long pull to handbrake

Pass 2 May 2007 17,150 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 VXE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

FP04 VXE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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