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FM53 LJU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,944 mi
Last recorded52,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,409 miles

outersills corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,409 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outersills corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both sides rear Axle mounts prescribed areas heavily corroded but not excessive at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy underside corrosion developing within prescribed component areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre inner tread wearing `heal and toe`

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,930 miles

engine coolant low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels, inner rims slightly buckled

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated slightly

corrosion under vehicle within prescribed areas

wear detected offside front top strut mount on lock to lock

Fail 16 Jan 2012 43,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wheels, inner rims slightly buckled

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated slightly

corrosion under vehicle within prescribed areas

engine coolant low

wear detected offside front top strut mount on lock to lock

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,948 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,283 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 LJU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

FM53 LJU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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