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FM53 DZF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,643 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,260 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,338 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,787 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 DZF 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 DZF, 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

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What year was FM53 DZF registered?

FM53 DZF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is FM53 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 DZF 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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