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FX54 YGY

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,561 mi
Last recorded77,561 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside outer sill and vehicle structure under body corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,029 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres wearing outer treads on 1.6 mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,386 miles

Front brake imbalance

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion axle front tie bar mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,284 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake imbalance

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

Nearside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

Offside Body has slight corrosion axle front tie bar mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,180 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,178 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,964 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2014 64,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,573 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 48,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,605 miles

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

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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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