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FX54 YKN

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,536 mi
Last recorded52,536 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside jacking point on sill corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside jacking point on sill corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 35,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underseal on underside

Fail 15 Sep 2018 31,846 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underseal on underside

Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underseal to the underside

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,806 miles

underseal to the underside

Fail 27 Aug 2016 28,689 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

underseal to the underside

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,167 miles

underseal to underside

Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,803 miles

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Sep 2014 25,677 miles

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

slight corrosion offside outer sill

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,105 miles

all four brake hose ferrel ends are corroded

offside rear chassis is corroded

underseal to underside

wide wheels fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,043 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all four brake hose ferrel ends are corroded

offside rear chassis is corroded

underseal to underside

wide wheels fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,483 miles

all brake hose ferrule corroded

underseal to underside

Fail 15 Sep 2012 17,473 miles

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

all brake hose ferrule corroded

underseal to underside

Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,432 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 15,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,211 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 15,213 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,790 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 YKN is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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