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FP54 YVR

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,262 mi
Last recorded143,262 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 143,262 miles

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 26 Apr 2016 71,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,124 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,117 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,000 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,876 miles

Both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to part

O/S/F tyre has no tread on inner edge

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar limk

Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,876 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both front wishbone arm rear bushes starting to part

O/S/F tyre has no tread on inner edge

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar limk

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 41,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,030 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 24,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 YVR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

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

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