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FP54 BJZ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,230 mi
Last recorded23,230 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 23,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 23,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,551 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch area showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 18,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,331 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 18,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion and rust to inner sills

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 17,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,321 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,320 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,652 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 10,652 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 5,662 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 BJZ 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 72.7%.

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 BJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 BJZ registered?

FP54 BJZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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