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FL53 UOJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,416 mi
Last recorded91,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,416 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs corroded

outer sills rusty

rear suspension points corrosion developed marked yellow

Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,583 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs corroded

outer sills rusty

rear suspension points corrosion developed marked yellow

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,306 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,306 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,612 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,608 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,327 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 22 Oct 2008 35,026 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,509 miles

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

both rear tyres have micro cracks on sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,510 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 17,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

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 UOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

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

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