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FX54 YHO

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,893 mi
Last recorded48,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 48,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f inner wing liner damaged

parking brake effiency only just met

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service brake efficiency only just met

surface rust bubbling on outter sills

Fail 13 Jan 2015 42,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f inner wing liner damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust bubbling on outter sills

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

rear registration plate slight damage

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

rear registration plate slight damage

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,029 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,878 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,308 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 21,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,432 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,857 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes are spilting

damage to n/s of car

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 YHO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black 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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

FX54 YHO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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