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FL53 UJN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,952 mi
Last recorded55,952 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 55,952 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 55,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 7 May 2015 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front discs slightly corroded.

n/s/f lower arm rear bush seperated giving slight movement.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,707 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,664 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear occuring on inner edge and rest of tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,687 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,683 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2011 33,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,131 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 27,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,117 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,562 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 UJN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

FL53 UJN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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