MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (2.2.D.2b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)
both rear inner sills starting to rust
nearside front floor pan starting to rust
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak from engine and gearbox
slight wear in rear subframe bushes
unable to check condition of brake pads
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (2.2.D.2b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)
both rear inner sills starting to rust
nearside front floor pan starting to rust
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak from engine and gearbox
slight wear in rear subframe bushes
unable to check condition of brake pads
slight damage to both front brake hoses
slight wear both wishbone bushes
slight wear in both front anti roll bar bushes
slight wear in both rear suspension bushes
slight wear in both top mounts
unable to check brake pads
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
slight damage to both front brake hoses
slight wear both wishbone bushes
slight wear in both front anti roll bar bushes
slight wear in both rear suspension bushes
slight wear in both top mounts
unable to check brake pads
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres are slightly woen on the inner edges and getting low on tread
n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit + nail in tread
o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to legal limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres are slightly woen on the inner edges and getting low on tread
n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit + nail in tread
o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge and close to legal limit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f and o/s/f wipers blads slight split
n/s/r tyres has fat spot
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f and o/s/f wipers blads slight split
n/s/r tyres has fat spot
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
condensation in o/s headlamp
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 VUP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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