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AM53 DHL

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasse (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion to other parts

Both rear tyres are slightly perrished

Brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both d ring bushed (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front has slight play inn the upper suspension mounts

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

Under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,615 miles

lip on front brake discs

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,709 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,287 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,197 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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AM53 DHL is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AM53 DHL, 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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AM53 DHL is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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