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FL53 KMM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,671 mi
Last recorded37,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,671 miles

slight play in both rear axel beam bushs

Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight play in both rear axel beam bushs

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,622 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnished

offside & nearside rear axle bushes worn / have slight play

offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both headlamp lenses tarnished

offside & nearside rear axle bushes worn / have slight play

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,579 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

interior mirror missing

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,649 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

front wishbone bushes starting to split

offside rear outer sills corroding

slight play in front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,065 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear tyres perishing

floor to sills corroding

offside head lamp pattern poor

offside outer sill corroding

slight lift in front top suspension leg mounts

Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear tyres perishing

floor to sills corroding

offside head lamp pattern poor

offside outer sill corroding

slight lift in front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,898 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,894 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,286 miles

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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 KMM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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