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FT53 DJY

2004 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,811 mi
Last recorded33,811 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 DJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,442 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 30,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,915 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,401 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,829 miles

Front wishbone bushes lightly deteriorated

Raer silencer noisy

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 DJY is a 2004 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

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

Is FT53 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 DJY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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