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FN54 NYW

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021
Fail 7 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,082 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 62,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 61,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,930 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

battery loose even though clamped

Fail 6 Dec 2017 56,930 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears around their circumference (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

battery loose even though clamped

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,725 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 49,722 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,966 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,030 miles

surface corrosion to both front subframe mounts

Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,356 miles

surface corrosion to both front subframe support points

Fail 6 Dec 2012 28,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to both front subframe support points

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,969 miles

Front brakes have slight imbalance.

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Surface corrosion to both front subframe support points.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,887 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,306 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 16,306 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,298 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 NYW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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