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FP54 BFK

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,447 mi
Last recorded48,447 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 48,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 48,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS. WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN LOW AND ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 48,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN LOW AND ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 47,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,183 miles

Nearside Front floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 45,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,784 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 45,282 miles

BATTERY LOOSE.

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

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 45,282 miles

BATTERY LOOSE.

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

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

Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,596 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2011 30,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,153 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,332 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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FP54 BFK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FP54 BFK, 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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What year was FP54 BFK registered?

FP54 BFK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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