MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
variuos stee brake pipes corroding
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inne and outer sill at osr axle mounting (2.4.A.3)
variuos stee brake pipes corroding
drivers seat tilt inop.
slight oil leak on rear engine
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
drivers seat tilt inop.
front brakes binding.
slight oil leak on rear engine
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes correded
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Oil leak
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n.s.f wheel slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal travel at max
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 DPU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FM53 DPU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM53 DPU?
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What year was FM53 DPU registered?
FM53 DPU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is FM53 DPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 DPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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