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FT04 LRN

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,300 mi
Last recorded57,300 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 LRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,118 miles

under sealed

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

under sealed

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 43,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres catching wheel arches in lock

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,144 miles

both front wheels catching inner wings in lock

offside rear sill weak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 24,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes checked in accordance with original test

Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,163 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,550 miles

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

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

all tyres have slight perishing in tread pattern

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 LRN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

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

Is FT04 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 LRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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