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FX04 ZVT

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,140 mi
Last recorded96,140 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2019 96,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,609 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,609 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres rubbing arch liners on full lock

O/S/R wheel has a flat spot

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 76,160 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres rubbing arch liners on full lock

O/S/R tyre underinflated

O/S/R wheel has a flat spot

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 73,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,533 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,694 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,695 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,771 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,985 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 ZVT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

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