2004 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · LG54 BFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of significant structural degradation and mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 108,577 miles passed, it followed a major failure involving a missing central mirror and perished tyres. The overall trend is concerning, particularly the February 2023 failure which identified critical structural issues including excessive corrosion on subframe and shock absorber mounting areas. This suggests that while the car is kept moving, the underlying integrity of the chassis is in a state of advanced decline. At 108,577 miles over 22 years, the vehicle has averaged a low mileage of approximately 4,900 miles per year. The data shows a three-year gap between February 2022 and February 2023 during which the car covered only 7,700 miles. This low usage frequency explains the state of rubber-based components, such as the cracked tyres noted in 2026 and the twisted brake hoses in 2022, which often suffer from age and stationary periods rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The 2023 record flagged serious corrosion affecting the structural strength of the subframe mounting, which is a terminal concern for a vehicle of this age. You should also verify the state of the front coil springs, as a fractured unit was previously recorded, and check the rear axle bushes which already showed play in 2022. The history of exhaust leaks and lambda failures in 2023 indicates that the emissions management system and exhaust hardware require close monitoring.