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FJ53 UYK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,503 mi
Last recorded58,503 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,394 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,382 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,032 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,382 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,815 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 28,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,525 miles

both front suspension arms rear facing bushes deteriorating slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension arms rear facing bushes deteriorating slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,609 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly perishing.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,447 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 UYK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

FJ53 UYK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 UYK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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