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AD53 WFG

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seat off side rear

engine management light on

oil leak coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,105 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,105 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,520 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,517 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

objects hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,703 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

objects hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,812 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,362 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 WFG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD53 WFG, 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 AD53 WFG registered?

AD53 WFG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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