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FL53 VUV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 VUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,686 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system rusty

nearside front brake hose perishing

offside front brake hose perishing

oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,020 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on the inner tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner tread

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on the inner tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner tread

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,696 miles

front Brake Imbalance 15%

Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front Brake Imbalance 15%

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,334 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch cover is broken and loosly fitted but secure enough

Nearside front outer wheel arch cover is loose and flaps but secure enough.

Fail 25 Aug 2007 45,334 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 24,727 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 24,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VUV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

Is FL53 VUV safe to buy?

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