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FN54 JZA

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,232 mi
Last recorded23,232 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 JZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 23,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 22,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 22,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 22,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 20,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 19,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 17,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become unbonded in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become unbonded in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded gearbox area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside forward main mounting bush become unbonded in places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward mounting support bracket at exhaust heavy corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

nearside rear macpherson strut as slight movement at the upper attachment

offside outer body sill corroded front area

vehicle under body panels and members corroded in places

Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside forward main mounting bush become unbonded in places (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward mounting support bracket at exhaust heavy corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at front area

Fail 16 Oct 2017 17,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear beam axle nearside forward main mounting bush become unbonded in places (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer assembly forward mounting support bracket at exhaust heavy corrosion

nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places

offside front tyre cracking in between tread and outer side wall area

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at front area

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has superficial cracks around outer perimeter

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rearward bush lifting slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush become un-bonded in places (2.4.G.2)

nearside front,nearside rear,offside front,offside rear tyres outer edge of tread areas cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,777 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 11,502 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 8,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 9,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,341 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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FN54 JZA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN54 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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