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FP04 XLZ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,198 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,867 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,599 miles

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

all floors corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,596 miles

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

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

all floors corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,120 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,655 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,857 miles

offside outer sill corroding in various places

Fail 17 Jun 2011 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside outer sill corroding in various places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,425 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 40,987 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 40,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,085 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,085 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,723 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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

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

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