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FT04 LNN

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LNN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 93,599 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

oil keak

rear position lamps brightness,s

Fail 7 Jan 2016 93,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF & OSF floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR & OSR front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR & OSR inner sills (behind axle mounts) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR & OSR outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR & OSR upper arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bulk head weakened and moving slightly with brake application

Coolant leak

General corrosion

Heavy oil leak

Outer sills covered

Rear position lamps different brightness's

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,669 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,170 miles

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2013 80,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,807 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,762 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 73,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,997 miles

both front suspension arm, rear bushes beginning to get warn

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear wheel cambers in

Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,997 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front suspension arm, rear bushes beginning to get warn

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear wheel cambers in

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,264 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 32,191 miles

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

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

both front wheels catch on plastic inner arch cover

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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 LNN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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