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FE53 RXY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,181 mi
Last recorded86,181 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & otter sills & floor & rear arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & outer sills & rear arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded General corrosion to underbody (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,252 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,766 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,555 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,302 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STRUT TOP

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,156 miles

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

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

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 RXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

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

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