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FX04 ZWV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,428 mi
Last recorded40,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,428 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,509 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,442 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked (3.6.B.4d)

underside weak with corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 33,442 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s door step (5.2.6)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracked (3.6.B.4d)

underside weak with corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to inner door seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door seal to door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to inner door seal (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces badly scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,771 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,689 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,700 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZWV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

FX04 ZWV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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