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FL53 VUR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,810 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,617 miles

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

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

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,986 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 31,976 miles

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,608 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,535 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,527 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slight perished

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,251 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

wear in front top shocker mountins

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 VUR 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 76.5%.

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 VUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 VUR registered?

FL53 VUR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 VUR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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