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FL53 UAD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,254 mi
Last recorded126,254 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 126,189 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroded

Offside Front wheel binding

Offside Rear Upper partial secured

Offside Rear Upper suspension spring corroded

Offside Rear brake ferrule corroded

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

under car general corrosion noted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,394 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroded

Offside Front wheel binding

Offside Rear Upper partial secured

Offside Rear Upper suspension spring corroded

Offside Rear brake ferrule corroded

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

under car general corrosion noted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front chassis sections corroded

front springs corroded

front wishbone supports corroded

oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,382 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexi part of exhaust split

nearside front wiper split

Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,848 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fog lamp misted up slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,930 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,751 miles

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

gear selector shaft seal small leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,148 miles

front tyres 0mm inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 UAD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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