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FV54 TFU

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,744 mi
Last recorded58,744 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 58,744 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,933 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,930 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front brake has slight judder

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2019 54,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside front brake has slight judder

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,157 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of rear axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 51,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished braiding can be seen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed touching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of rear axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,947 miles

both front flexis not routed correctly

Fail 27 Jul 2017 46,943 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

both front flexis not routed correctly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,619 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,326 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 38,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades poor

both rear tyres poor / perished / cracked

front / rear wash switches reversed

Fail 13 Oct 2014 34,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades poor

both rear tyres poor / perished / cracked

front / rear wash switches reversed

Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,431 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 29,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 27,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 27,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,307 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,065 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 19,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,725 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,769 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 TFU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

FV54 TFU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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