MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small split n/s wiper
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small split n/s wiper
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both outer sills showing slight corrosion
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both outer sills showing slight corrosion
FRONT TYRES WORN, REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST,UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST
FRONT TYRES WORN, REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST,UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS
FRONT DISCS WORN. †BRAKE PIPES RUSTING. †FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 UPN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?
FE53 UPN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is FE53 UPN safe to buy?
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