MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings trailing arm (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wishbone (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
child seat fitted
oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED and deteriorating
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brake fluid level becoming low
front brake discs badly worn and lipped - very close to below M.O.T.standard
front brake performance very uneven
n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge,perishing and cracking up
n/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge
o/s/r tyre has damage/repair to outer sidewall - NOT RECOMMENDED
rear service brake efficiencies low
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Change fuse on wiper / washer circuit
Fuel filter badly corroded
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S/F tyre perishing on inner side wall
O/S/F Tyre damaged on side wall close to cords and inner wall has side wall repair [ not recommended ]
Rear serice brake readings on low side
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Change fuse on wiper / washer circuit
Fuel filter badly corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S/F tyre perishing on inner side wall
O/S/F Tyre damaged on side wall close to cords and inner wall has side wall repair [ not recommended ]
Rear serice brake readings on low side
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
fuel pipe under vehicle is damaged
offside rear tyre tread is getting low
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel pipe under vehicle is damaged
offside rear tyre tread is getting low
offside and nearside wiper blades split on the ends
play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 YAG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2004.
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