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FX54 XAB

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,251 mi
Last recorded78,251 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 XAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,251 miles

welded repairs to outer sills

Fail 23 Oct 2018 78,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,570 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,570 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,560 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inside edge

Offside Front wearing heavily on the inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,808 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,239 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,239 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,565 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres are perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,820 miles

n/s front lower arm bush slightly split.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,562 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy.

o/s front tyre close to the limit and slightly perished.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,278 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 17,278 miles

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

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

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 XAB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XAB, 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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FX54 XAB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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