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AD53 VPM

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,175 mi
Last recorded61,175 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VPM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,175 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,518 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,905 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 16,951 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated on dash

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 13,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,376 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 12,376 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush 3/4 split out

play in both rear top suspension mount cups

Pass 12 Feb 2011 11,261 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 11,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 10,957 miles

front lower ame bushes starting to part

tyres starting to perish

wiper blades gettimg poor

Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,023 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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AD53 VPM is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AD53 VPM, 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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AD53 VPM is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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