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FT53 CHF

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 CHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 62,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from engine

power steering pipe slightly smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2024 60,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,577 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 53,415 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 49,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,209 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter

Slight oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame both rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,307 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 41,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,625 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 39,625 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,756 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,923 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 12,585 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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FT53 CHF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT53 CHF, 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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FT53 CHF is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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