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FX54 YSM

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 75,448 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion BOTH N/S AND O/S FLOOR PANS (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,015 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,053 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,113 miles

Car generally corroded underneath

Exhaust system corroded

Off side rear chassis corroded and holed at rear

Oil leak

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,258 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,258 miles

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

Brake pipes

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,076 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,066 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 YSM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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