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FN54 DLF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

39,319 mi
Last recorded39,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 DLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,319 miles

Corrosion to-off side front and rear coil springs,front and rear suspension struts and both front brake pipes.Body corrosion to near side floor within 30cm of front and rear suspension mountings.

Gas leakage at exhaust flexy joint

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 39,319 miles

Corrosion to-off side front and rear coil springs,front and rear suspension struts and both front brake pipes.Body corrosion to near side floor within 30cm of front and rear suspension mountings.

Gas leakage at exhaust flexy joint

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,318 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at front

inner face of both front brake discs rusty

n/s/f chassis corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2016 38,318 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower wishbone front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting vertical bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower wishbone front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust blowing slightly at front

inner face of both front brake discs rusty

n/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,713 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg is corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 37,713 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg is corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded away from box

wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,140 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded away from box

wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,238 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 27 Sep 2013 31,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 28,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,273 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 22,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 22,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 18,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,000 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 11,432 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 11,424 miles

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

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

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)

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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FN54 DLF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FN54 DLF, 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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FN54 DLF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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