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FX54 YBH

2004 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,206 mi
Last recorded47,206 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YBH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,372 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Fail 2 Oct 2015 27,282 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front wiper starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,573 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 18,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,068 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 YBH is a 2004 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

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

Is FX54 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 YBH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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