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FV04 XPW

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 57,078 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed against front wheel distortion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,464 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 54,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 52,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195 50 15. 195 45 15. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 51,982 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,454 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear beam mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,148 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,148 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking inner sidewall

bonnet hinges seized

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,227 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 41,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 40,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front wheel arch insecuer

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,143 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise cat exhaust cover insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,344 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,070 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,245 miles

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

eng temp high on emmisions test

Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,245 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

eng temp high on emmisions test

Fail 13 Jul 2010 36,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre pressures

engine over heating,rad fan?.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,495 miles

all tyre pressures

engine over heating,rad fan?.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,985 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,982 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,342 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,342 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,661 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XPW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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

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