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FX04 ZRL

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,378 mi
Last recorded77,378 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,565 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,943 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,423 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,423 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,441 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,440 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,943 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,925 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,204 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,746 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 ZRL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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