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FV04 XZL

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,860 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,860 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 68,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,227 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 35,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

ns os rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,088 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 XZL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

FV04 XZL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FV04 XZL safe to buy?

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