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FP54 YXY

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,063 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,151 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 73,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,144 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,039 miles

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

battery light on

passenger seat does not tilt forward for access to rear

Fail 14 Jan 2013

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

battery light on

engine management light on

passenger seat does not tilt forward for access to rear

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,714 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

near side front bottom arm rear bush starting to separate from bonding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,810 miles

battery light illuminated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,810 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light illuminated

discs worn

pedal slightly spongy

Pass 27 May 2008 33,764 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 YXY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

FP54 YXY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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