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FJ53 OWO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,735 mi
Last recorded27,735 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler

corrosion in both rear arches

oil leak on engine

rear tyres cracking

various areas of under body and suspension corrosion

various holes from corrosion along both outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2020 26,856 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes deteriorated advised to change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills and under body corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,226 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

front wish bone front and rear bush deteriorating

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,361 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front wish bone rear bush splitting

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle spring missing

Offside Front wish bone inner and rear bush splitting

Fail 26 Sep 2017 21,360 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Front wish bone rear bush splitting

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle spring missing

Offside Front wish bone inner and rear bush splitting

Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,319 miles

front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Fail 9 Sep 2016 19,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wish bone rear bushes splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,680 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroding

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriorating

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,279 miles

both wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

front discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,201 miles

front wipers split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,720 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,653 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,866 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,310 miles

all tyres cracking,recommend replacing

slight corrosion on front brake discs

wipers split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,025 miles

cracking to front tyres

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,260 miles

Rear number plate damaged

slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,765 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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FJ53 OWO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FJ53 OWO, 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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FJ53 OWO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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