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FJ53 SBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,760 mi
Last recorded93,760 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,760 miles

Front oil leeks

no tow bar

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main shassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Front oil leeks

no tow bar

Fail 1 Oct 2014 87,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,803 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 47,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,940 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,760 miles

rubber doughnut bush top near side front some vertical movement top of side to a lesser degree similar

Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 25,268 miles

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

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

front brake balance reading high (24%)

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 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FJ53 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

FJ53 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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