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FT04 JCU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 JCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,649 miles

front number plate is faded

general under body corrosion

windscreen is cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,269 miles

Child seat fitted

Coolant leak

Front number plate is faded

Front windscreen is cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,908 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats not in upright postion seat belts could not be tested

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,810 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,810 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,875 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,572 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 21,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,587 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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FT04 JCU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT04 JCU, 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 FT04 JCU registered?

FT04 JCU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is FT04 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 JCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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