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FP04 VYD

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

110,862 mi
Last recorded110,862 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 110,862 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2014 110,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,653 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit,bald on shoulders(non testable tread)+cut in sidewall

o/s/f inner wishbone bush starting to perish

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Feb 2012 87,583 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre on limit,bald on shoulders(non testable tread)+cut in sidewall

o/s/f inner wishbone bush starting to perish

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,165 miles

condensation inside o/s headlight

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish n/s+o/s

Fail 26 Feb 2011 75,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condensation inside o/s headlight

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish n/s+o/s

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 62,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly damaged outer shoulder but no chord showing

offside front inner wish bone bush starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,565 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner shoulder

offside wish bone bush starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,033 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn- will need replacing with pads

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 VYD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

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

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