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FP54 YXJ

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

65,718 mi
Last recorded65,718 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,718 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

OIL LOW

REAR FOOTBRAKE POOR

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,231 miles

FRONT DISC INNER FACES CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush STRUT TOP (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEHIND TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush STRUT TOP BRG (2.7.4)

FRONT DISC INNER FACES CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 48,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,401 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,401 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,971 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,219 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 28,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,143 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,143 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

front discs worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 20,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 14,348 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 7,576 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 YXJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

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

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