CarVerify

Free Car Check

AA53 CMS

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 CMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

coolant level low

various patches of slight corrosion full length of both nearside and offside sill

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 74,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring section (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear sub frame mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion flooring section (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,420 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' centre objects (8.3.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,511 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,437 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,895 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 14,895 miles

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AA53 CMS is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AA53 CMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA53 CMS?

You can check the full history of AA53 CMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AA53 CMS registered?

AA53 CMS is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AA53 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA53 CMS shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AA53 CMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AA53 CMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.