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FX54 YZZ

2004 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,095 miles

front fog lights switch not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,085 miles

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

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

front fog lights switch not working

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,219 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to switch off front fog lamps switch faulty

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,650 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,937 miles

both front wishbone bushes splitting

egine management light on but possed emissions test

Fail 23 Jun 2012 48,937 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone bushes splitting

egine management light on but possed emissions test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,675 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,282 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 YZZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

FX54 YZZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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