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FM53 RYU

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 80,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 80,202 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 80,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 79,961 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,959 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,919 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,558 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2013 64,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 62,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 55,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,195 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,088 miles

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

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

discs & pads req NOW,pedal travel quite long.

front tyres poor condition.

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 RYU is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

FM53 RYU is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FM53 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 RYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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