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FP04 XNU

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rails corroded

front brake pads low

front brake pads low

sills corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,796 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill-floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rails corroded

front brake pads low

front brake pads low

sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,057 miles

brake flexes perished

front tyres

n/s front suspension arm bushes worn

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 90,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake flexes perished

front tyres

n/s front suspension arm bushes worn

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,207 miles

front brake discs corroded

sills

steering wheel clicking when turned

Fail 10 Apr 2018 87,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake discs corroded

sills

steering wheel clicking when turned

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,463 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,283 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,191 miles

foot brake has travell

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear service brake poor

Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

foot brake has travell

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear service brake poor

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,252 miles

offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,966 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 6 May 2008 35,333 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 9 May 2007 29,256 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 XNU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

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

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