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FN54 OAY

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

37,150 mi
Last recorded37,150 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 OAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged slightly

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

signs of corrosion on all vehicle areas

Fail 29 Nov 2019 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light unit damaged slightly

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

signs of corrosion on all vehicle areas

Fail 25 Oct 2019 32,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,169 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses have cracks.

Centre rear view mirror missing

N/s front lower power steering pipes corroding

N/s rear tyre has cracks around the tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 27,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake flexible hoses have cracks.

Centre rear view mirror missing

N/s front lower power steering pipes corroding

N/s rear tyre has cracks around the tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,630 miles

N/s rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 25,630 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s rear tyre has cracks

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 23,873 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 21,409 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,529 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 12,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,131 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 OAY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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