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FX54 XEN

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,671 mi
Last recorded39,671 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,671 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 39,636 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 31,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill, (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 27,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,191 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2012 25,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 25,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,915 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low and tread starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,477 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,476 miles

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

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 XEN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

FX54 XEN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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