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FL53 GOU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Spare tyre flat.

Yellow chalk markings not mine.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,716 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Heavy corrosion to both chassis rails front and rear. ( Marked in yellow )

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills and inside rear wheel srches adjacent to suspension mounting. ( Marked in yellow )

Heavy oil leak.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly, also under inflated.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,715 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Heavy corrosion to both chassis rails front and rear. ( Marked in yellow )

Heavy corrosion to both inner sills and inside rear wheel srches adjacent to suspension mounting. ( Marked in yellow )

Heavy oil leak.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and worn unevenly, also under inflated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,871 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,063 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak(rocker cover)

rear service brake efforts low

*** o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ***

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak(rocker cover)

rear service brake efforts low

*** o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge ***

Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,640 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 50,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,723 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,014 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 GOU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOU, 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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FL53 GOU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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