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FV04 HFM

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,416 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,114 miles

Offside Rear cracking with age

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear cracking with age

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,534 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall with age.

Offside rear tyre cracking with age.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,534 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking with age.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,073 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,417 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,088 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s front diff seal slight oil leak

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,988 miles

offside front suspension bottom wishbone rear bush starting to breakaway

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,575 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,383 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 HFM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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