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FL53 VVB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,018 miles

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

O/s/r brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 104,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid level low

Coolant level low

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

O/s/r brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2012 70,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,631 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,068 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 25,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,293 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 VVB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

FL53 VVB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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