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FT53 EOO

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 EOO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,168 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

general corrosion on underside

os rear corner damage

Fail 3 Dec 2016 57,158 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

general corrosion on underside

os rear corner damage

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

eml on

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,337 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 52,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside tyre flat

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,736 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,421 miles

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

front brake discs rusted pitted on inside

Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusted pitted on inside

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,962 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 23,962 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,728 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 EOO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

FT53 EOO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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