MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
o/s/f sill slightly weakend
o/s/r chassis corroded and holed, not within prescribed area or adversley affecting steering or braking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f sill slightly weakend
o/s/r chassis corroded and holed, not within prescribed area or adversley affecting steering or braking
o/s door mirror cracked
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
age cracking in both rear tyres
battery warning light coming on when testing
o/s door mirror cracked
o/s/f wheel arch linner insecure and catching on wheel and slightly on brake pipe
slight under body corrosion
spare wheel cracked and is not suitable for use
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge
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)
outer clip missing from nearside steering rack gaiter - not fully secure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
rear wiper blade u/s
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 DXZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?
FM53 DXZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2004.
Is FM53 DXZ safe to buy?
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