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FV54 GGA

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,468 mi
Last recorded82,468 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 82,468 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 82,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front ABS lead insecure

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slightly dented

both front brake discs rusted

both front wheel inner rims slightly dented

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear exhaust bracket detatched but system secure

nearside and offside front floor/chassis rusted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 80,577 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front ABS lead insecure

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slightly dented

both front brake discs rusted

both front wheel inner rims slightly dented

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear exhaust bracket detatched but system secure

nearside and offside front floor/chassis rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,154 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,804 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 55,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,209 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 55,206 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,306 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,008 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,853 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)

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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FV54 GGA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FV54 GGA, 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 FV54 GGA registered?

FV54 GGA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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