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FL53 UAG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,442 mi
Last recorded40,442 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UAG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 34,639 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,469 miles

O/S/R Tyre slight damage to sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,392 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,045 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 9,057 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 9,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,752 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 7,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 5,895 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 UAG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

FL53 UAG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FL53 UAG safe to buy?

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