2004 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · HS53 FXW
2004 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 89,668 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/02/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1299cc
HS53 FXW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2016
- 89,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HS53 FXW Mileage History
- 01/02/200728,512 mi
- 18/04/200836,031 mi+7,519 mi
- 18/04/200836,031 mi
- 01/04/200943,937 mi+7,906 mi
- 04/06/201057,772 mi+13,835 mi
- 07/06/201057,772 mi
- 06/06/201161,864 mi+4,092 mi
- 06/06/201161,864 mi
- 12/06/201267,630 mi+5,766 mi
- 13/06/201267,630 mi
- 13/06/201374,415 mi+6,785 mi
- 13/06/201374,415 mi
- 25/06/201483,651 mi+9,236 mi
- 20/09/201483,737 mi+86 mi
- 27/08/201587,430 mi+3,693 mi
- 04/09/201587,515 mi+85 mi
- 13/05/201689,668 mi+2,153 mi
- 13/05/201689,668 mi
Average of roughly 6,591 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
HS53 FXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Ka (HS53 FXW) between February 2007 and May 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (11 issues), Bodywork (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp missing high level (1.2.1a)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)”.
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