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FL53 OTY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2016 95,920 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear quater panel damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2016 95,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

O/S rear body slightly damage

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,870 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

offside front head lamp water in lens

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,464 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 OTY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

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

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