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FP04 XPT

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,369 miles

Covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 63,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,077 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perrished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured axle mounting split and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,836 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,784 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 34,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,763 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

slight seperation to both front lower arm rear mounting bushes

slight seperation to rear gearbox mounting bush

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,890 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 XPT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red 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 XPT, 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 XPT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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