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FM53 PTO

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,648 mi
Last recorded89,648 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,278 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,631 miles

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

inner sill areas corroded n/s & o/s

o/s outer sill area corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs show wear.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,826 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,367 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r + o/s/r tyre show signs of perishing

wiper blades smear slightly then clear o/k

Pass 25 May 2010 39,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 32,045 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,419 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 31,419 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 26,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,834 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2007 20,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,090 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 PTO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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