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FX04 ZVF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,608 mi
Last recorded78,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,608 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,519 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,174 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 47,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,454 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 ZVF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX04 ZVF registered?

FX04 ZVF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FX04 ZVF safe to buy?

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