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FP54 YWJ

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,675 mi
Last recorded41,675 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 41,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

body damage

exhaust corroded

objects inside rear tyres

rear tyres perishing

underbody corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,608 miles

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

exhaust corroding

objects inside rear tyres

outer sills corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

underbody corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2018 34,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

objects inside rear tyres

outer sills corroding

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

underbody corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 27,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill.. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint small split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 23,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,617 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,088 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 18,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,180 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,459 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,472 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 YWJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

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

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