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FE53 RVO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,682 mi
Last recorded89,682 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

battery partialy insecure.

bothside inner and outer sill corroded in place/s.

camcover gasket leak oil.

clutch pedal high.

nearside rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

offside front macherson strut top mounting,bush -bearing play.

power steering pump seeping oil.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,602 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn cracking and significant amount of play- marginal pass should replace.

bothside rear tyre/s outer wall lightly cracking.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bothside front floor panel badly corroded.

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn cracking and significant amount of play- marginal pass should replace.

bothside rear tyre/s outer wall lightly cracking.

offside rear brake pipe very corroded and pitted- marginal pass should replace.

offside rear chassi rail badly corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,245 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bothside front near subframe mounting floor panel very corroded.

bothside rear beam axel trailing arm bush- cracking and small amount of play.

bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly cracking- perishing.

nearside rear outer sill very corroded in place/s marginal pass.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,115 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,146 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,438 miles

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

front wipers split

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 RVO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

FE53 RVO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FE53 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 RVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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