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FX04 XUZ

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,425 mi
Last recorded64,425 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XUZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 64,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,321 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING COROSSION INNER SIDES.

BOTH FRONT INNER CV BOOTS INSECURE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

NSF BOTTOM BACK WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE CENTRALLY.

OS OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE.

OSR AND NSR INNER WHEEL ARCHES BEHIND BUMPER TRIMS CORRODED.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT WEAR IN NSR AXLE BUSH.

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN.

SMALL CUT IN OSR OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 49,154 miles

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

brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 May 2008 43,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,775 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre tread inner edge out of shape.

Pass 17 May 2007 39,443 miles

nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

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 XUZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

FX04 XUZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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