MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin
nearside and offside inner sills corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing
offside rear brake pipe corroding
rear fuel tank / chassis rails / vehicle underbody / brake hose metal ferrules - corroded
slight fluctuation recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front brake discs wearing thin
nearside and offside inner sills corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing
offside rear brake pipe corroding
rear fuel tank / chassis rails / vehicle underbody / brake hose metal ferrules - corroded
slight fluctuation recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester
unable to check wipers cleaning ability
bonnet release lever insecure
exhaust system corroded
low air pressure in offside rear tyre - possible puncture
nearside and offside front brake discs corroded
nearside and offside inner sills corroding
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing
temporary repair to nearside front wheel arch trim
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet release lever insecure
exhaust system corroded
low air pressure in offside rear tyre - possible puncture
nearside and offside front brake discs corroded
nearside and offside inner sills corroding
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing
temporary repair to nearside front wheel arch trim
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake pedal slightly spongy
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT53 CMZ is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 CMZ, 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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How do I check the history of FT53 CMZ?
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What year was FT53 CMZ registered?
FT53 CMZ is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FT53 CMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT53 CMZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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