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FM53 MJO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,872 mi
Last recorded70,872 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 MJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 70,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,952 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,428 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,437 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,971 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 6,909 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 2,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,180 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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FM53 MJO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM53 MJO, 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 FM53 MJO registered?

FM53 MJO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FM53 MJO safe to buy?

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