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FT53 CKF

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 CKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,678 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 53,637 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,830 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,907 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,700 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,616 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,981 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,981 miles

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

n/s/f tyre low

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,427 miles

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

slight damage rear reg plate

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage rear reg plate

Pass 22 May 2008 16,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,450 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 CKF is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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