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FM53 YAG

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 YAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2016 79,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,411 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,411 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,071 miles

fuel pipe under vehicle is damaged

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

Fail 5 Feb 2011 47,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,261 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades split on the ends

play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,782 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 27,009 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 27,009 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,993 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 21,993 miles

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?

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 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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