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FV04 XOS

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XOS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 82,640 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush lifted and elongated at pin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

severe water leak evidant

Pass 4 May 2016 80,053 miles

near/side rear 165/65 TR 13 tyre perished in tread

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 80,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near/side and off/side 165/65 TR 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

near/side rear 165/65 TR 13 tyre perished in tread

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,604 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)

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

oil leak from chain adjuster area

water leak from thermostat housing area

Fail 21 May 2014 75,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

oil leak from chain adjuster area

water leak from thermostat housing area

Fail 12 Dec 2012 69,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cracking on osf flexible brake hose.bonding seperating on front suspension arm rear bush`s.

front corners of front floors corroding.osr inner wheel arch/sill area corroded.rear axle mounting point areas corroding.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,450 miles

cracking on osf flexible brake hose.bonding seperating on front suspension arm rear bush`s.

front corners of front floors corroding.osr inner wheel arch/sill area corroded.rear axle mounting point areas corroding.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,466 miles

condensation in os h/lamp.

os door step panel coroding in centre.slight seperation of bonding on front suspension arm bush`s.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,466 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in os h/lamp.

os door step panel coroding in centre.slight seperation of bonding on front suspension arm bush`s.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,739 miles

top of os outer sill coroded with-in prescribed area for seat belt.[MOT fail when it deteriorates!]. light scoring on front brake discs and appear worn.both rear tyres cracked perishing and os has nail in tread.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 29,969 miles

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

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 XOS is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green 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 XOS, 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 XOS is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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