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FM53 LZB

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,223 miles

offside outer sill corroded + various dents and scratches to vehicle

poor connection to nearside number plate lamp

rear wiper clearance poor

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,208 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper clearance poor

offside outer sill corroded + various dents and scratches to vehicle

poor connection to nearside number plate lamp

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,723 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 45,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2013 45,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,373 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,578 miles

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

has had previous body repair to o/s/f area

o/s/f brake flexi hose mounting braket missing of suspension leg is secured with cable tie

Fail 7 Jan 2011 36,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

has had previous body repair to o/s/f area

o/s/f brake flexi hose mounting braket missing of suspension leg is secured with cable tie

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

o/s/f flexi hose has been secured by a cable tie

Fail 12 Jan 2010 31,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front flexi brake hoses cracked

o/s/f flexi hose has been secured by a cable tie

spare tyre below 1.6mm ...165/70/13

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,725 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 28,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,702 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 19,072 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 LZB is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

FM53 LZB is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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