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FX54 YDM

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,171 mi
Last recorded75,171 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 75,171 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a split in inner side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,551 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer sill rusted inside edge.

nearside tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer sill rusted inside edge.

nearside tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,390 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,042 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

floor both sides slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,042 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

floor both sides slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,814 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,728 miles

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2010 37,728 miles

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

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

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

front brake disks slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,997 miles

slight cracking of tyre sidewalls nearside and offside rear

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,274 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 YDM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

FX54 YDM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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