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FV04 XVF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,069 mi
Last recorded50,069 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,069 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill & chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 50,069 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill & chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,061 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,310 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc badly corroded

slight niose offside front wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2010 19,628 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc badly corroded

slight niose offside front wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades not very good

Fail 22 Jun 2009 17,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades not very good

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 12,734 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,183 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 XVF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

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

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