free car check
MA53VAY
2004 FORD KA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1299cc
General Information
- Registration MA53VAY
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
⚠️
59 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,903 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 67,775 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 67,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,212 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
6 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 60,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,516 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,716 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 24 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
10 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,288 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,019 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,345 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2013 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
17 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,848 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,335 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,450 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
5 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
17 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,024 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202612 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,079 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2008 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MA53VAY was registered on 2004-01-16
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.