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FP04 VXW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,866 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/front fog light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,169 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,410 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 50,126 miles

o/s front and n/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshaped but legal at time of test

o/s front brake disc slightly worn ok at test

oil dampness under gearbox area but no leaking seen at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,398 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 30,393 miles

o/s rear tyre large nail in tread area

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 VXW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

Is FP04 VXW safe to buy?

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