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FE53 VXX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,164 mi
Last recorded33,164 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 33,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both N/S/F and O/S/F brake hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F and O/S/F lower are both (All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,829 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover slight worn

Offside Front ball joint dust cover slight worn

Pass 8 Sep 2017 32,463 miles

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm of tread on inner edge

Slight corrosion of N/S/F and O/S/F floorpan within 30cm of a suspension mounting point

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,072 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,072 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,671 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,900 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer shoulder cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,929 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,545 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 26,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,633 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,206 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 16,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 10,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 5,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 5,566 miles

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

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 VXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

FE53 VXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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