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FV04 HLE

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 HLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / floor pans / chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch /chassis corroded [holed]

Fail 20 Apr 2016 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch /chassis corroded [holed]

Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,887 miles

body has corrosion

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front wipers split

fuel filter corroded

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front wing corroded near sill but is not structural

oil leak

structure has corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,884 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body has corrosion

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front wipers split

fuel filter corroded

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated

offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

offside front wing corroded near sill but is not structural

offside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

oil leak

structure has corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,182 miles

some wear to discs

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,174 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear wheel rim damaged

some corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,583 miles

some wear to front discs

Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,583 miles

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

some wear to front discs

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,736 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,673 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,718 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,717 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 HLE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HLE, 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 HLE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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