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FV53 PWO

2004 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,279 mi
Last recorded58,279 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL BACK (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,855 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,776 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,768 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

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)

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 21 Jan 2014 49,768 miles

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

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 rear tyre tread wearing low

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,313 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,754 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,754 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,370 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face scored however not excessivly at time of inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,686 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 PWO is a 2004 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

FV53 PWO is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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