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FV53 PZC

2004 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,322 mi
Last recorded113,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Ka45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,322 miles

nearside sill and door latch area corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 113,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill and door latch area corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,155 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,155 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,115 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 55,115 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,293 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,921 miles

n/s/f control arm rear bush starting to seperate

n/s/r tyre 2.7mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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 PZC is a 2004 Ford Ka in Silver 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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

FV53 PZC is a 2004 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FV53 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 PZC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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