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FP54 YUU

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,534 mi
Last recorded51,534 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 45,042 miles

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 43,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,791 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 41,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,400 miles

advise n/s/r inner sill area showing corrosion

advise o/s/r inner sill area showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,511 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,136 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,618 miles

advise both front suspension lower wishbone bushes deteriorating

advise front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2011 15,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 10,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 9,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 9,323 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

FP54 YUU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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