2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · FE53 RWF
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 100,280 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE53 RWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 100,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE53 RWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (FE53 RWF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill-outer wing. (7”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
FE53 RWF Mileage History
- 17/05/202484,381 mi
- 23/05/202484,395 mi+14 mi
- 20/05/202592,867 mi+8,472 mi
- 03/06/202592,871 mi+4 mi
- 28/05/2026100,280 mi+7,409 mi
Average of roughly 7,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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