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FL53 GLF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,195 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,188 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,516 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,516 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 58,797 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,015 miles

(1)front disc pads very low.

Pass 31 Aug 2009 33,568 miles

rear brakes sqeeking and efficiancy is low but meets requirments at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,279 miles

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

removed steering wheel cover before mot test,would of failed.

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,802 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,069 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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FL53 GLF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

FL53 GLF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FL53 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 GLF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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