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FV04 HGJ

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,166 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust hole by front subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rust hole by rear axel mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement

engine management light on indicating a fault

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded sub frame mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,073 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,077 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,680 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,891 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,351 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,913 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,329 miles

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

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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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