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FX54 WYF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,614 mi
Last recorded87,614 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 WYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2016

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,626 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,293 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f brake flexi cracked

o/s/f wishbone both bushes split

Fail 3 Oct 2012 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

o/s/f brake flexi cracked

o/s/f wishbone both bushes split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,880 miles

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brabe flexi hose cracking

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brabe flexi hose cracking

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f wishbone bushes splitting

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,552 miles

both front rims damaged

both front wishbone bushes tearing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,552 miles

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

both front rims damaged

both front wishbone bushes tearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,073 miles

both front wishbones front bushes are splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,244 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,362 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

pass and advise brakes to be checked

pass and advise front brake balance 23./.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

pass and advise brakes to be checked

pass and advise front brake balance 23./.

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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FX54 WYF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FX54 WYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 WYF registered?

FX54 WYF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is FX54 WYF safe to buy?

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