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FV53 JYT

2004 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,801 mi
Last recorded55,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 55,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill - in front of previous weld repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (lower) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (upper) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

body has corrosion

nearside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front brake hose flexi slightly deteriorated

offside front inner steering rack joint slight play

structure has corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 54,392 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front no.plate damaged

o/s headlamp damp inside

power steering pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underneath

Pass 11 May 2015 53,035 miles

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)

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

front brake hosses deteriorating

play in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 51,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 51,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 50,581 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no.plate deteriorating

power str.pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around near side front sub frame

corrosion both rear inner sills

damp arond near side steering rack gater

front number plate faded

Pass 11 May 2011 48,901 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,898 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2010 48,119 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 48,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,622 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 46,622 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 45,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,379 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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FV53 JYT is a 2004 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV53 JYT, 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 FV53 JYT registered?

FV53 JYT is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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