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FX54 YYF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,830 mi
Last recorded76,830 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,442 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 30 Sep 2015 71,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,318 miles

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,318 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,817 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 YYF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

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