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FD53 TBY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,708 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,851 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 95,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,951 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,723 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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FD53 TBY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD53 TBY, 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 FD53 TBY registered?

FD53 TBY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is FD53 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 TBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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