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VA53 KLV

2004 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford K23,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 KLV
MakeFord
ModelK
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,864 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn close to limit and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,981 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 12,981 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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VA53 KLV is a 2004 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 23,388 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 KLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Ford K is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA53 KLV registered?

VA53 KLV is a 2004 Ford K, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is VA53 KLV safe to buy?

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