MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Sill corrosion.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength + corroded - Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & O/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Sill corrosion.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s - all (x4) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close - inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre - deteriating.
Offside Sill Corrosion.
Spare tyre - Deteriated to chords.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deteriated to chords. (4.1.D.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre - deteriating.
Offside Sill Corrosion.
Spare tyre - Deteriated to chords.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Tyres perishing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Tyres perishing
Rear brakes need attention
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV04 XZW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2004.
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