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FV04 XXN

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 81,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 75,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 75,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 62,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 50,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,370 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 XXN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

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

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