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FL53 OUM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear corrosion above wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension and chassis

Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear corrosion above wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension and chassis

Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 85,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,473 miles

Front disks corroded/ worn

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front disks corroded/ worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,434 miles

play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,434 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,862 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,327 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,209 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,209 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape,sawtooth

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,598 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,992 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 OUM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

FL53 OUM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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