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FX54 WZJ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 WZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,829 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 40,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,358 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 38,357 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 36,798 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under drivers seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill on off side rotten in 3 x places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 34,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking round outer sidewall

Fail 30 May 2017 34,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking round outer sidewall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,551 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,241 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 21,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 14,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,715 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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FX54 WZJ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX54 WZJ, 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 FX54 WZJ registered?

FX54 WZJ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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