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FP54 YYR

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 85,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear bracket broken/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective almost 'flat' ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms, various bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various corrosion, including offside outer sill and nearside front wing lower edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,326 miles

Front suspension bottom arms back bushes deteriorating

Front w/screen wiper blades deteriorating/splitting

Offside rear tyre getting low on treads

Power steering pipe corroding at nearside

Some perishing- offside front brake hose

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,035 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low on treads

Various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,035 miles

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

Offside rear tyre getting low on treads

Various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 71,898 miles

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

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

initial corrosion and welding to both sills

Fail 12 May 2016 71,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

initial corrosion and welding to both sills

Pass 12 May 2015 67,094 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2015 67,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 62,848 miles

Heavy localised sills (inner & outer) corrosion

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Slight deterioration- front suspension arms back-bushes

Some corrosion- other power steering pipe/s

Wiper/s split at end

Fail 15 May 2014 62,848 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Heavy localised sills (inner & outer) corrosion

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Slight deterioration- front suspension arms back-bushes

Some corrosion- other power steering pipe/s

Wiper/s split at end

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,762 miles

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

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

both rear sill backs and chassis corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

steel power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,151 miles

Front brake pad/s starting to get low eg. nearside front outer

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wishbone back-bush seperating

Power steering pipe/s corroding

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear

localised corrosion eg. sills / inner rear sills etc.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,151 miles

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

Front brake pad/s starting to get low eg. nearside front outer

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wishbone back-bush seperating

Power steering pipe/s corroding

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear

localised corrosion eg. sills / inner rear sills etc.

Pass 17 May 2011 47,420 miles

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 4 May 2011 47,221 miles

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

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 May 2010 42,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,248 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YYR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YYR, 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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FP54 YYR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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