CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL53 GMV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,403 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,932 miles

corrosion around fuel filler flap

fuel filter corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 46,829 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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion around fuel filler flap

front to rear tyres different sizes

front tyres heavily worn (bald) inner tread

fuel filter corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 37,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,703 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,080 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,906 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL53 GMV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL53 GMV?

You can check the full history of FL53 GMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL53 GMV registered?

FL53 GMV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FL53 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 GMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL53 GMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL53 GMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.