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FX54 YHN

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,086 mi
Last recorded64,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,086 miles

bonnet edge corroded

coolant leak.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 64,086 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed near seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet edge corroded

coolant leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,934 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2015 53,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,710 miles

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

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

Sign of corrosion in nearside front inner wing area

Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sign of corrosion in nearside front inner wing area

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,830 miles

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

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

front discs worn

o/s and n/s front chassis legs partially broken away from front panel

o/s and n/s front chassis welding seams slightly cracked where chassis slightly distorted

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly distorted

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jan 2013 47,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

o/s and n/s front chassis legs partially broken away from front panel

o/s and n/s front chassis welding seams slightly cracked where chassis slightly distorted

o/s/f anti roll bar link slightly distorted

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,903 miles

brake fluid warning light flashes on and level low

corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor pan

corrosion on o/s/f chassis

front brake discs inner surfaces very worn

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

o/s and n/s front chassis legs partially broken away from front panel

o/s and n/s front chassis welding seams slightly cracked where chassis slightly distorted

o/s and n/s front suspension arm front bushes starting to split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod distorted

o/s/f brake flexi hose in poor condition

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

some damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,898 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid warning light flashes on and level low

corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor pan

corrosion on o/s/f chassis

front brake discs inner surfaces very worn

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

o/s and n/s front chassis legs partially broken away from front panel

o/s and n/s front chassis welding seams slightly cracked where chassis slightly distorted

o/s and n/s front suspension arm front bushes starting to split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod distorted

o/s/f brake flexi hose in poor condition

some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

some damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,707 miles

Coolant Level Low

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

N/s Rear Body Corroded (Fuel Filler)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

O/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorating

O/s and N/s Front Brake Discs Corroded and Worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Wheel Trims Fitted (O/s and N/s Rear) Unable To Access Wheel Nuts

Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant Level Low

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

N/s Rear Body Corroded (Fuel Filler)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

O/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Bonding Deteriorating

O/s and N/s Front Brake Discs Corroded and Worn

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Wheel Trims Fitted (O/s and N/s Rear) Unable To Access Wheel Nuts

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,590 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 38,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 36,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

note : be aware of front end damage

Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,420 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 YHN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YHN, 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 YHN is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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