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AP53 TXK

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,257 mi
Last recorded76,257 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 TXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres getting low

front flexi brake pipes cracked

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,196 miles

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

discs worn

engine light on

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

wishbone bushes split

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,193 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

discs worn

engine light on

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

wishbone bushes split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,954 miles

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

both front inner wings lower slight corrsion

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,008 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 62,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,427 miles

Nearside 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)

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

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 25,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,806 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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AP53 TXK is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP53 TXK, 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 AP53 TXK registered?

AP53 TXK is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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