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FV04 HBZ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,377 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor and outer sill x 2 (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,361 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 78,361 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine earth strap (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,330 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,210 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 65,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 61,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,772 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,976 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,976 miles

Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,794 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,831 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 HBZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

FV04 HBZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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