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FJ53 OVU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,165 mi
Last recorded67,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,165 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush split

play in both front struts on limit

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,164 miles

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

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

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

offside front wishbone rear bush split

play in both front struts on limit

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,394 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear axle bushes heavily split

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear inner sills

play in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 17 Jul 2013 63,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear axle bushes heavily split

corrosion not through all skins outer sills + rear inner sills

play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,266 miles

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

corrosionn not through all skins outer sills + o/s/r inner sill to chassis

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,681 miles

brake hoses starting to perish

inner sills corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,290 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to inner/outer sills

Fail 1 Sep 2009

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

surface corrosion to inner/outer sills

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,489 miles

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

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Fail 18 Aug 2008 30,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise check tracking

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 13,672 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 13,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Rear tyres splitting in tread

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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FJ53 OVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ53 OVU, 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 FJ53 OVU registered?

FJ53 OVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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