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FT04 LFM

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 52,268 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sills/floor/ inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills, inner sills, inner arches, floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 47,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,053 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,272 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 15,272 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LFM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LFM, 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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FT04 LFM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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