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FX54 YDW

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,056 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind dirt shield (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind dirt shield (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,962 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 94,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,295 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,169 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,709 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,693 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 YDW 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 56.3%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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