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FT53 CVG

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 CVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 77,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,577 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,994 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 67,977 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,750 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,072 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding

n/s/f inner suspension arm bush worn

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread getting low 2.5 mm

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 39,665 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,364 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CVG is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CVG, 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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What year was FT53 CVG registered?

FT53 CVG is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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