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FX54 XEU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,634 mi
Last recorded48,634 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,634 miles

n/s front inner wing coroding

Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,630 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s rear insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure front ,broken (0.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front floor to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner wing top section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front inner wing coroding

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 46,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at front (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,488 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,702 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,702 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,944 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,638 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 XEU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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