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FP54 YTW

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,880 mi
Last recorded75,880 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 75,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both wipers in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,777 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

play in offside rear trail arm bushes

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,774 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

play in offside rear trail arm bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,826 miles

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

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

offside rear axle bush perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside rear axle bush perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,271 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have damage to the sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,761 miles

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

wioers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,827 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,003 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 YTW is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

FP54 YTW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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