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FV04 HAE

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 44,284 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper requires replacement soon

Fail 12 Mar 2019 44,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 41,588 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,931 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2017 38,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,047 miles

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

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

gear box bracket to subframe starting to debond

osf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes badley corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 34,045 miles

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

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

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

gear box bracket to subframe starting to debond

osf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes badley corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,334 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f bab unbonding

o/s/f brake flexi hose badly spliting

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,934 miles

O/S/F flexi brake pipe cracking on rubber hose

Fail 6 Jun 2012 27,934 miles

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

O/S/F flexi brake pipe cracking on rubber hose

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,078 miles

O/S/F flexi brake pipe slightly perished.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F flexi brake pipe slightly perished.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 21,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,690 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 HAE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

FV04 HAE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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