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FV04 GZE

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,461 mi
Last recorded61,461 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 GZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill front and rear (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres in poor condition tread splitting

nearside front tyre in poor condition tread splitting

offside rear chassis corroded

rear boot floor has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,594 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,577 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 33,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 14 May 2010 16,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 10,047 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 10,045 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 9,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,493 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 GZE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 GZE registered?

FV04 GZE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is FV04 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 GZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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