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FV54 GHU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,081 mi
Last recorded61,081 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,081 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 60,610 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 60,604 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced To rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill ( outer skin )

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

two front tyres and osr perish/getting low

Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fowling body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

two front tyres and osr perish/getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,018 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,016 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,557 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside sill corroding

offside wing mirror glass cracked, but view to rear still okay

Fail 4 Nov 2016 39,446 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside sill corroding

offside wing mirror glass cracked, but view to rear still okay

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,737 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,129 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,442 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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FV54 GHU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FV54 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

FV54 GHU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FV54 GHU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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