MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake flexible hoses perished/ cracking
front strut tops worn /play not excessive
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake application uneven much slower than nearside (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT53 DBY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DBY, 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 DBY is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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