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FV04 GYK

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 108,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,530 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,748 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and badly perished inside treads

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in n/s/f head light but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/r brake sticking

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and badly perished inside treads

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,192 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,192 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,560 miles

both sides front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front wishbone rear bushes split

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,239 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,239 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,297 miles

both sides front brake disc corroded on inside face

n/s/r service brake performance slightly low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 14 May 2008 44,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,936 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 GYK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYK, 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 GYK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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