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FX54 YPA

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,024 mi
Last recorded67,024 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 67,024 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Corrosion to power steering pipes

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

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2017 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

Nearside Front Corrosion to power steering pipes

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

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

Offside Rear Corrosion on metal brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,087 miles

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,082 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sil = seat mounting point (5.2.6)

Corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

Front Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 55,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,571 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,083 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,338 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,890 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,890 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,350 miles

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

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

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 YPA 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 55.6%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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