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FE53 VWY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,472 mi
Last recorded56,472 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around near-side chassis. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 56,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective both track rod ends, split pins missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,858 miles

Front both shock absorbers has lift/play at top mounting.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along chassis. (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,508 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 44,508 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,590 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 37,587 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre starting to get close to limit

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rust forming on underside & in places on body

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,584 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,945 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/f flexi cable tied to non genuine shocker n slightly twisted. n/s/f flexi slightly twisted

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,912 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,105 miles

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 VWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

FE53 VWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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