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AO53 FMA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,394 mi
Last recorded68,394 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,394 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,694 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside front floor slightly corrded

Offside front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,624 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,382 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front floor pans starting to corrode

front wish bone rear bushes starting to seperate

Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,357 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,511 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,511 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)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,602 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,113 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,113 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,784 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,754 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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AO53 FMA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO53 FMA, 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 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO53 FMA registered?

AO53 FMA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AO53 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 FMA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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