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FE53 UPN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,987 mi
Last recorded77,987 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,987 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,474 miles

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

small split n/s wiper

Fail 23 Jan 2014 69,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,531 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,493 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,522 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,029 miles

both outer sills showing slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills showing slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,289 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN, REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST,UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST

Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,289 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,867 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,239 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN. †BRAKE PIPES RUSTING. †FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,377 miles

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.

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 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.

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