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FP54 YZC

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,773 mi
Last recorded52,773 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 52,762 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,820 miles

Offside Front worn on inner

Fail 27 Nov 2015 45,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front worn on inner

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,926 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,926 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,408 miles

n/s front inner cv gaitor showing signs of possible slight leakage at large clip joint but still preventing ingress of dirt and water

n/s o/s rear under sill to outer sill/wheel arch starting to rust/corrode not excessive at test suggest clean and treat with antirusting agent or grease

n/s rear tyre sidewalls showing signs of wear and low inflation

o/s rear tyre outer wall showing signs of wear and tread area to sidewall starting to split but legal at time of test suggest change

power steering steel pipe inside n/s front wheel arch starting to rust/corrode suggest clean and grease

slight oil dampness around o/s front engine sump area no leaking seen at test

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,841 miles

n/s o/s front brake discs just starting to wear thin but legal and ok at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2008 17,841 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front brake discs just starting to wear thin but legal and ok at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have very slight sidewall damage

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 YZC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

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

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