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FP54 YWE

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,683 mi
Last recorded64,683 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,683 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear undersill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,492 miles

cuts in o/s rear tyre not to cords.

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

o/s rear chassis corroded not within prescribed area.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,492 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cuts in o/s rear tyre not to cords.

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges.

o/s rear chassis corroded not within prescribed area.

rear wiper arm insecure.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel tyre has cracks

Fail 16 Nov 2015 56,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel tyre has cracks

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,676 miles

slight corrosion on rear R/H inner sill

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 37,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,840 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,460 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 YWE is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

FP54 YWE is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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