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FL53 GPU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,642 mi
Last recorded28,642 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,642 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 28,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm/axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on spring mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 25,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills

rear footbrake efforts low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 23,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 22,248 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2017 22,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2016 20,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 19,988 miles

n/s/r tyre wear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,069 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 19,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 18,034 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 18,034 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 16,477 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 16,477 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,742 miles

slight wear in n/s/r axle bushes

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 147,742 miles

wear and slight play in n/s/r axle bush

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 147,742 miles

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

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

wear and slight play in n/s/r axle bush

wear on n/s/f tyre edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,986 miles

wear n/s/f top suspension mounting

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,995 miles

wear in front top shocker mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2008 9,094 miles

wear n/s/f top shocker mounting borderline

Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,037 miles

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,321 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 GPU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 GPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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