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FL53 GSY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outer/inner cills (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,794 miles

both front brake flexibles perished

both front wishbones rear bushes separating

o/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,043 miles

both front brake flexibles perished

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

both sides outer sills starting to corroded and go weak

o/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

o/s/r tyre worn

play in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch worn

nearside and offside outer sills rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch worn

nearside and offside outer sills rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside sill rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,523 miles

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush getting worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,323 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,305 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)

offside and nearside front tyres worn down to 2.5mm and nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,637 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 GSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

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

Is FL53 GSY safe to buy?

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