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FL53 OWR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,749 miles

General corrosion

NS Outer sill corroded and weakened

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 70,483 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,291 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,938 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,800 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn to max limit both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,122 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 32,554 miles

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

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

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 OWR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 OWR registered?

FL53 OWR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FL53 OWR safe to buy?

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