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FX54 YUV

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,044 mi
Last recorded81,044 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 81,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle point mount around and above tank (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly age cracked and deteriorated

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

fuel filter corroded and looks damp

Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan corroded rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and inner sill area corroded rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front outer sill geting corroded and weak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,576 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan corroded rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and inner sill area corroded rusty (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front outer sill geting corroded and weak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,274 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,269 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroided near to o/s/f seat mounting bolt (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 69,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,718 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 19,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 19,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 YUV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

FX54 YUV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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