MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust coroding and getting week
chips in screen
corosion around fuel filler
front brake flexis cracking and starting to split
n/s/r tyre badly cracking, starting to split and getting low
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and getting low
oil on engine
shocker tops have play but no exceding 6mm
signs of coolant leaks
slight knock when turning right from the dead ahead position
various body pannals coroded
various suspention and chassis componants coroded
wish bone rear bushes perished but no excesive movement
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
chips in screen
corosion around fuel filler
exhaust coroding and getting week
front brake flexis cracking and starting to split
n/s/r tyre badly cracking, starting to split and getting low
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and getting low
oil on engine
signs of coolant leaks
various body pannals coroded
various suspention and chassis componants coroded
wish bone rear bushes perished but no excesive movement
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE53 RUR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RUR, 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.
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What year was FE53 RUR registered?
FE53 RUR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is FE53 RUR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 RUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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