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FL54 FTU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,029 mi
Last recorded60,029 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 FTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,029 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,693 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,894 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,889 miles

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

Both front tyres borderline inner edges

N/S/F suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,746 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,239 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,224 miles

both front tyres damaged on outside walls

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,071 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,855 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 FTU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL54 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

FL54 FTU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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