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FX54 YBT

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard Light Switch incomplete but, NOT function impaired.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,791 miles

corrosion to outer sills

corrsion to front, centre and offside rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to front floors

Fail 11 Oct 2014 40,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to front floors

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,276 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,943 miles

cracking of n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking of rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,374 miles

slight cracking of rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,321 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of 'age cracks'.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,538 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YBT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 YBT registered?

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

Is FX54 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 YBT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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