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FV04 GMX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,385 mi
Last recorded77,385 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor , inner sills , rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,261 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front discs poor

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,455 miles

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

both rear axle bushes worn

lift in both front top mouts

Fail 8 Feb 2017 72,455 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

both rear axle bushes worn

lift in both front top mouts

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine light on

o/s/f and both rear top mounts have lift when the car is raised

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 of 3 support brackets not connected (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine light on

o/s/f and both rear top mounts have lift when the car is raised

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,514 miles

1 of 2 exhaust brackets at the rear broken

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

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 of 2 exhaust brackets at the rear broken

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall splitting

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,312 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,230 miles

All brake flexi pipes, ferrules have slight corrosion.

Bonnet catch deteriorated.

Both rear axle bushes have slight play.

Both wipers deteriorated.

Brake pedal travel long.

Front brake discs pitted.

Front brake hoses deteriorated.

Fuel filter corroded.

General underbody surface corrosion.

Interior mirror missing, other 2 ok.

Power steering pipe/s corroded.

Rear brake pipes and joints slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,229 miles

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

All brake flexi pipes, ferrules have slight corrosion.

Bonnet catch deteriorated.

Both rear axle bushes have slight play.

Both wipers deteriorated.

Brake pedal travel long.

Front brake discs pitted.

Front brake hoses deteriorated.

Fuel filter corroded.

General underbody surface corrosion.

Interior mirror missing, other 2 ok.

Power steering pipe/s corroded.

Rear brake pipes and joints slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,670 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,869 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)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 42,066 miles

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

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

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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FV04 GMX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV04 GMX, 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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FV04 GMX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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