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FX54 YGU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,182 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,168 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement and grabs (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,962 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,724 miles

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

exhaust corrosion / underbody corrosiuon / sill corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2014 77,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corrosion / underbody corrosiuon / sill corrosion / brake pipe corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,069 miles

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

brake pedle slightly spongy

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,068 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 YGU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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