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FX54 YHR

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 72,701 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 72,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and cord showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Advise footbrake free tavel

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,725 miles

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

o/s/r tyre badly perished 165/65t13

o/s/r tyre ten years old

Fail 7 Feb 2015 66,491 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished 165/65t13

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre badly perished 165/65t13

o/s/r tyre ten years old

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,622 miles

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

os ns rear sills

Fail 8 Feb 2014 58,622 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

os ns rear sills

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,152 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,116 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,396 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 39,395 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,933 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,301 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,301 miles

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

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 YHR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

FX54 YHR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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