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FP04 XJF

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,124 miles

BOOTFLOOR CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 103,051 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam NEARSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUSH (2.5.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL TO FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

coil spring broken NEARSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

BOOTFLOOR CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,137 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,308 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2014 79,254 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,947 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 68,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,253 miles

offside rear tyre perished & slightly deflated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 58,252 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished & slightly deflated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,601 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

spare tyre worn below limit

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

spare tyre worn below limit

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,683 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,141 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2009 22,138 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 7,822 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,118 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 XJF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XJF, 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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FP04 XJF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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