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FX54 YTA

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,474 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

boot floor corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,643 miles

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

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

O/S/F upper sill is holes not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,643 miles

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

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

O/S/F upper sill is holes not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,478 miles

Both rear tyre have surface cracking to the side walls.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,442 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre have surface cracking to the side walls.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,614 miles

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges.

N/S/F wheel is dented on the inner rim.

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

There is surface cracking to both rear tyres.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 73,614 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges.

Front brake discs are corroded and worn.

N/S/F wheel is dented on the inner rim.

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

There is surface cracking to both rear tyres.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,835 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 22 Aug 2008 46,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,208 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 YTA is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

FX54 YTA is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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