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FG53 LKC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 LKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2018 73,124 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion on front floors

Corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Front anti roll bar inner bushes play

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush becoming unbonded

Headlight lenses faded

Oil leak on gearbox

Play in n/s front top shocker mount

Wiper blade rubber splitting at n/s

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,077 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear lower inner wing

Corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Corrosion on o/s front floor

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn

Play in n/s front top shocker mount

Play in rear axle bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2017 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion on n/s rear lower inner wing

Corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Corrosion on o/s front floor

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn

Play in n/s front top shocker mount

Play in rear axle bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,343 miles

Corrosion o/ o/s front inner wing

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front floors

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills

Corrosion on o/s front box section

Front suspension armns o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Headlight lens faded at o/s

Play in o/s & n/s front top vshocker mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2016 61,257 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion o/ o/s front inner wing

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on o/s & n/s front floors

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear inner sills

Corrosion on o/s front box section

Front suspension armns o/s & n/s rear bushes becoming worn

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Headlight lens faded at o/s

Play in o/s & n/s front top vshocker mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,409 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 56,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,418 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to both front floor sections and both inner (drop) sills.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,418 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to both front floor sections and both inner (drop) sills.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,877 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,263 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper split.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,775 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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FG53 LKC 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG53 LKC, 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 FG53 LKC registered?

FG53 LKC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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