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FN54 OCD

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,424 mi
Last recorded82,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 OCD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 82,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 79,564 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 79,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 75,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 72,622 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,955 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2020 69,221 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 69,215 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,200 miles

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

n/s front flexi brake hose showing signs of cracking but not excessive at time of test suggest change

n/s o/s front chassis starting to rust/corrode not excessive at time of test suggest clean and grease

n/s o/s front subframe mounts starting to rust/corrode legal at time of test

n/s rear tyre small split in tread area ok at time of test

o/s front fog light water and condensation inside lens/unit

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,167 miles

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes debonding but legal at time of test suggest change now or soon

n/s o/s front subframe mount areas starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and treat with antirusting agent

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,740 miles

n/s front lower corner near radiator slight dampness but no leaking seen at time of test

n/s front wheel inner and outer rims damaged/misshapped not excessive at time of test but suggest change

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes just starting to debond ok at test

o/s front flexi brake hose starting to crack legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,640 miles

n/s front wheel inner rim damaged and slightly misshaped but legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,057 miles

n/s front wheel outer rim very slightly damaged allso n/s rear inner rim damaged but both legal at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,210 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 OCD is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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