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FX04 ZXE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,734 mi
Last recorded47,734 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner

nsf wheel binding slightly

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner

nsf wheel binding slightly

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 44,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,376 miles

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

o/s n/s wiper blades split on ends

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,667 miles

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall inner cracked

advise o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriate

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear no-plate

Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,665 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall inner cracked

advise o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriate

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear no-plate

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,329 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 22,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,093 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 19,093 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,729 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 ZXE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

FX04 ZXE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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