Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Ford Streetka?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Ford Streetka?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Ford Streetka?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Ford Streetka vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2004 Ford Streetka reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2004 Ford Streetka has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Streetka?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Ford Streetka are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (80.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (68.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (60.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Ford Streetka?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Streetka (2004)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.6% first-time pass rate

2004 Ford Streetka

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2004 Ford Streetka. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Ford StreetKa is a notably unreliable proposition: just 59.2% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly 3 in 10 have suffered dangerous defects at some point. This is a car that will demand patience and money from its next owner.

At around 50,800 miles median, these StreetKas aren't particularly high-mileage examples, yet they're still racking up an average of 4 failures and nearly 19 advisories per test—suggesting inherent design or build weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows the model's common faults, and don't assume low miles mean low risk.

We have limited data for the 2004 Ford Streetka — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

70.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

29.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.05

Over 13 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

51k

Middle half: 40k–59k

For context

These stats describe 140 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 140 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 80.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 60.9%

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 44.4%

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 43.6%

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim · Offside Rear fog lamp not working · Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 31.6%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Oil leak

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Ford Streetka

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (91%)	128	69.5%	4.37

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Ford Streetka vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

50,819

typical

40,160

low mileage

58,886

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Ford Streetka vehicles fall between 40,160 and 58,886 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 40,160 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 40,160–58,886 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Ford Streetkas sit.

⚠ Over 79,496 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Ford Streetka — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 2004 Ford Streetkas are still active.

Numbers are declining — 17 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.05

Avg failures per vehicle

18.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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