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FV54 GHX

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,317 mi
Last recorded64,317 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,639 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 60,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,363 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,448 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,816 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe at the front of car corroded, front brake discs wearing uneven and are scored but not to excess and not enough to seriously weaken the disc itself

Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe at the front of car corroded, front brake discs wearing uneven and are scored but not to excess and not enough to seriously weaken the disc itself

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,895 miles

front wiper only just clearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,726 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside front lower arm rear bush debonding

Oil leak around crankshaft seal area

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GHX is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

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

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