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FP54 LBN

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,935 mi
Last recorded54,935 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,935 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 54,931 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 May 2016 54,863 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,681 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,610 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,852 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant low

slight wear to offside front suspension arm rear bush

surface corrosion to fuel tank

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank corroded

sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,921 miles

slight damage to windscreen

slight leak from power steering rack

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,969 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,031 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp unit

Small chip in o/s of windscreen

Steering rack starting to leak fluid

Fail 3 Nov 2011 35,031 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Condensation in o/s headlamp unit

Small chip in o/s of windscreen

Steering rack starting to leak fluid

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,210 miles

water in offside headlamp but not affecting beam or pattern at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,669 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,419 miles

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

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 LBN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FP54 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

FP54 LBN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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