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FX54 YWB

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,641 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,352 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,321 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,799 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 14 Feb 2013 55,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,364 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

spare tyre perished split and low on presure advise changeing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,492 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,899 miles

oil leak from gearbox

travel becoming long on brake pedal

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 YWB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

Is FX54 YWB safe to buy?

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