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FN54 JZV

2004 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,566 mi
Last recorded59,566 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 JZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF MAIN PIPE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT FLOORPANS / SUBFRAME MOUNT AREAS BADLY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER / INNER SILLS TO FLOORPAN BADLY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS LEG BADLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER / INNER SILLS / FLOORPAN BADLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERRISH CRACKING.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrish cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrish cracking (3.6.B.4d)

both outer side sills corrosion blistered, may need repair for next test.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,446 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,044 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,244 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 27,171 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread and outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,601 miles

Nearside Front 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 JZV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Green 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 FN54 JZV, 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 JZV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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