MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear axle bushes worn
lift in both front top mouts
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FV04 GMX registered?
FV04 GMX is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2004.
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