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FG53 UPA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,525 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 45,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,217 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,245 miles

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

near side sil section corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,526 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge .

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,490 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 17,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 12,806 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 UPA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 UPA registered?

FG53 UPA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FG53 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UPA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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