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FL53 AZJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,680 mi
Last recorded79,680 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 79,680 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 69,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 62,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 56,750 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 3 May 2014 51,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,748 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,403 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,198 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,778 miles

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

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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FL53 AZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FL53 AZJ, 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 FL53 AZJ registered?

FL53 AZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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