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FH53 FLL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 71,539 miles

exhaust system has a slight blow

exhaust system is corroded

slight gear oil leak

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,662 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,505 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,640 miles

O/S/R light unit cracked

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,251 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,604 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,063 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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FH53 FLL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH53 FLL, 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 FH53 FLL registered?

FH53 FLL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is FH53 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FLL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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