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FP04 VXF

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,948 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak cam cover seal ()

gearbox noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,899 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rotten in multiple places (marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rotten in multiple places (marked with chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack leaking from pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak cam cover seal ()

gearbox noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,861 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from cam cover seal

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from cam cover seal

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 75,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,436 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,961 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2007 23,724 miles

to reroute n/s/f brake hose

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 VXF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

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