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FV04 YED

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,021 mi
Last recorded55,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,021 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly cracked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system slight deterioration and blowing

service brake just met requirements may need adjustment/repair

Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly cracked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system slight deterioration and blowing

service brake just met requirements may need adjustment/repair

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,291 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front deteriorated and split

rear boot floor showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2017 52,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front deteriorated and split

rear boot floor showing corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,310 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 49,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on sidewall ( been run flat )

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

rear panel near boot corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,752 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,012 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pedal goes down a long way

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,432 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,430 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,327 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 YED is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YED, 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 YED is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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