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FP54 YLT

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 67,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,833 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 53,830 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe hanger brocken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,065 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 42,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,942 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,828 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

fuel filter rusting

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 16 May 2014 36,828 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

fuel filter rusting

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 17 May 2013 34,442 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 May 2013 34,442 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2012 31,977 miles

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

power steering pipe corroding

Fail 11 May 2012 31,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

fuel filter corroding

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 20 May 2011 27,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 24,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 24,168 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 20,835 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall and worn on edges

rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 20 May 2008 17,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 YLT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YLT, 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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FP54 YLT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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