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FL53 AXT

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,061 mi
Last recorded44,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 44,061 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around expansion tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 44,005 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hose twisted and fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak around expansion tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 38,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to rear axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch within 30cm of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 35,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms rear bush's de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres cracking 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,002 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/ inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 30,183 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 27,893 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 24,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,658 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 19,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,515 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 17,467 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,867 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 12,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 9,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 9,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,283 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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FL53 AXT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FL53 AXT, 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 FL53 AXT registered?

FL53 AXT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is FL53 AXT safe to buy?

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