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FN54 OCX

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 49,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind strutt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,134 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 48,121 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,585 miles

underside of car showing signs of corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 45,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,852 miles

Front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

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

Offside Outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Front chassis rail starting to corrode

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,601 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,957 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,059 miles

n-s-f tyre wearing low and perishing

o-s-f tyre wearing low and perishing

o-s-r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,692 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 OCX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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The MOT history for FN54 OCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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