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FV04 GUG

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,669 mi
Last recorded60,669 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail deep perished cuts (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail deep perished cuts (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor section heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,116 miles

Corrosion forming on under side,inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,914 miles

Corrosion forming on underside & outer sills

Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,914 miles

Corrosion forming on underside & outer sills

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis inner & outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,096 miles

Corrosion forming on inner sill areas

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,172 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,873 miles

N/S/F suspension wish bone arm rear bush starting to split

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,139 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,827 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,827 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,776 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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FV04 GUG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV04 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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