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FX04 HXH

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 HXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

alloy wheel/tyre in boot deflated/damaged wheel

condensation in o/s/f headlamp unit

corrosion on o/s outer sill

excessive corrosion of n/s/f lower of wing/plastic trim fitted to wing not secured at bottom

excessive movement/play in o/s/f steering rack/end

rear impact damaged rear boot/floor

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f (spare)

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split in boot (2.5.C.1a)

emission just got through

engine management lamp on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres bald on edges od tread

n/s/r and o/s/r axle beam bushes worn some movement in bushes/separating ect

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread perishing/some distortion/stepping in tyre (borderline pass)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,527 miles

headlight aims are set correctly when the adjuster is set on 3

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 38,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 18,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre starting to perish in the tread area

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in the tread area

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to perish in the tread area

ofside front tyre starting to perish in the tread area

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,772 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FX04 HXH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FX04 HXH, 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 FX04 HXH registered?

FX04 HXH is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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