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FE53 RLY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,370 mi
Last recorded49,370 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 39,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,787 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 37,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,842 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 36,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,604 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 32,598 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,196 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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FE53 RLY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FE53 RLY, 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

How do I check the history of FE53 RLY?

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What year was FE53 RLY registered?

FE53 RLY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FE53 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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