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FV04 XMG

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,849 mi
Last recorded39,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,849 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full outer sill repaired/Corroded but not to excess (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,207 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 39,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust hole in outer sill , near seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 38,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,435 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 37,433 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,552 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 36,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 35,889 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 35,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 33,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,874 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 19,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,466 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 XMG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

FV04 XMG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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