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FV04 XZW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,506 mi
Last recorded65,506 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,957 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,140 miles

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.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 54,140 miles

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.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,378 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,107 miles

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.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 40,107 miles

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.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,808 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2016 34,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,811 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 27,811 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 23,578 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 17,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,929 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 8,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,514 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 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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What year was FV04 XZW registered?

FV04 XZW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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