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FL54 FTV

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill and door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front small cuts in brake flexi pipe

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose but not insecure

exhaust system showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,327 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,327 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,496 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,496 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes at front corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes at front corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 66,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,944 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,660 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 FTV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FTV, 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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FL54 FTV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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