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FV04 YGJ

2004 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,678 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2014 44,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,196 miles

accident damaged to front poor repair

fuel tank damaged

tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,939 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

nsf damage repaired

nsf inner arck cover missing

osf inner arck cover damaged and insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,939 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

nsf damage repaired

nsf inner arck cover missing

osf inner arck cover damaged and insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank dented

nearside front inner wing poorly repaired/welded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank dented

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,454 miles

Fuel tank slightly damaged

Passenger front inner wing slightly crash damaged

Passenger front wing cover missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 34,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly damaged

Passenger front inner wing slightly crash damaged

Passenger front wing cover missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,896 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YGJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

FV04 YGJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is FV04 YGJ safe to buy?

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