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FP54 VMW

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 51,073 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,508 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Next to fuel filler cap. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

body has corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,603 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

body has corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish/slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer petrol filler insert s/corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks around mtg screws (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 45,783 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear weak and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central weak and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber mtg broken and other rubber weak/deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel rim and through outer casing (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perish/slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer petrol filler insert s/corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks around mtg screws (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,602 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 44,602 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wear (4.1.E.1)

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

inner wear offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,397 miles

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

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,408 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 35,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2012 31,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,820 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 19,802 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 1 Dec 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 12,684 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 VMW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

FP54 VMW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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