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FM53 DXZ

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,337 mi
Last recorded65,337 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,220 miles

o/s/f sill slightly weakend

o/s/r chassis corroded and holed, not within prescribed area or adversley affecting steering or braking

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,248 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,546 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,797 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,797 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,571 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 14,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,611 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 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.

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