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FL53 OYH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,578 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,053 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,594 miles

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 32,182 miles

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

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

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 OYH 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 76.9%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

FL53 OYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is FL53 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 OYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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