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FE53 RVY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,448 mi
Last recorded66,448 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,448 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both inner sills at rear corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Bushes on both front suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,358 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

rear number plate damaged

something catching on steering column

Fail 17 Oct 2015 60,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front brake hoses cracking

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

offside rear tyre on limit

rear number plate damaged

something catching on steering column

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,740 miles

Both rear tyres deformed

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,740 miles

Both rear tyres deformed

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,497 miles

Bushes on both front lower suspension arms in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,648 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside mirror insecure

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2012 39,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

both front wiper blades split at ends

nearside mirror insecure

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,051 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front inner brake pads worn

play in nearside front shock absorber

rear number plate damaged

travel in foot brake

Fail 9 Sep 2011 35,051 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both front inner brake pads worn

play in nearside front shock absorber

rear number plate damaged

travel in foot brake

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,885 miles

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

foot brake travel long

Fail 25 Oct 2010 29,815 miles

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

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

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

foot brake travel long

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 21,957 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 20,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,966 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 16,966 miles

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 RVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

FE53 RVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is FE53 RVY safe to buy?

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