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FL54 BNE

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 BNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,563 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water inside light unit (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water inside light unit (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to seperate

fuel filter rusting

offside headlamp has dampness in

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,360 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to seperate

fuel filter rusting

offside headlamp has dampness in

Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,605 miles

Front of offside outer sill panel corroding & getting weak

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,605 miles

Front of offside outer sill panel corroding & getting weak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,701 miles

Front of offside outer sill corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,701 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's badly corroded on rear face

Front of offside outer sill corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,103 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,103 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 22,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,441 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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FL54 BNE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL54 BNE, 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 FL54 BNE registered?

FL54 BNE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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