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FX04 ZRK

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,337 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

underside weak with corrosion and has welded repairs covered with fresh underseal

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,337 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s centre sill to floor and outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front sill to floor and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

underside weak with corrosion and has welded repairs

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,873 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s centre sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill to floor at front (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill to floor at rear (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,458 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,770 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery light on

engine mil on

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,114 miles

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

Oil leak

battery light on

slight surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,576 miles

battery light on contiuosly

Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery light on contiuosly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,752 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,728 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,034 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 37,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 37,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,630 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,828 miles

inside front brake pads are difficult to see but do look very low ...both front brake discs look worn too

slight bind on o/s front brake

some front brake imbalance...o/s is weaker than n/s brake

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,808 miles

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

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

inside front brake pads are difficult to see but do look very low ...both front brake discs look worn too

slight bind on o/s front brake

some front brake imbalance...o/s is weaker than n/s brake

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,442 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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FX04 ZRK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX04 ZRK, 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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FX04 ZRK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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