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FM53 LYR

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,070 miles

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,070 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring broken O/s front and n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,939 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,471 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 51,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,179 miles

age cracks in osr ,nsr and spare tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,728 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front chassis to crossmember bare metal weld joints would benefit from covering with paint or sealer to prevent corrosion

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls crackin g but legal at time of test suggest chan ge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s o/s front chassis to crossmember bare metal weld joints would benefit from covering with paint or sealer to prevent corrosion

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls crackin g but legal at time of test suggest chan ge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,381 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 LYR is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYR, 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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FM53 LYR is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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