MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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 ***
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 ***
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s front tyre inner edge worn
o/s front tyre inner edge worn
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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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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