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FV04 XOM

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,989 mi
Last recorded56,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,989 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill step (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill to inner holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

both sides undersills coroding

o/s outer sill heavy rust

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,434 miles

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

both outer sills coroding

both sides under sills coroding

Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both outer sills coroding

both sides under sills coroding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,671 miles

Corrosion to floor, chassis, inner and outer sills and inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to front and rear brake pipes.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,708 miles

Corrosion to offside inner and outer sill.

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Cracks to nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,926 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,946 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,501 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,999 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 XOM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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