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FE53 RUR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,696 mi
Last recorded121,696 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 121,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,111 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,802 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 41,802 miles

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.

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 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.

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