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FM53 DPV

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,936 mi
Last recorded80,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 80,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 76,567 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,331 miles

boot not opening

front brake hosers cracking

kerb damage on tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,331 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot not opening

front brake hosers cracking

kerb damage on tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 64,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,931 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 53,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,777 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,715 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 30,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,377 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,896 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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FM53 DPV is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM53 DPV, 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 FM53 DPV registered?

FM53 DPV is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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