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FT04 LLM

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,959 mi
Last recorded67,959 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 67,959 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 64,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 64,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING ATTACHMENT SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION [ADVISE REPAIR]

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

nearside & offside front double skin floor sections corroding (surface)

slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 9 May 2014 48,337 miles

front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

nearside & offside front double skin floor sections corroding (surface)

slight cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 10 May 2013 43,408 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 43,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,789 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,299 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,973 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,378 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,882 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 LLM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

FT04 LLM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FT04 LLM safe to buy?

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