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FL53 KJX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,054 mi
Last recorded44,054 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,054 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,054 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 44,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Coolant Low

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,136 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,970 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 37,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 33,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 31,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 31,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,345 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

sideways play in front suspension leg top mountings both sides most in n/side

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

FL53 KJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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