2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · NL53 FZD
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 63,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1299cc
NL53 FZD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2016
- 63,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NL53 FZD Mileage History
- 24/08/200616,124 mi
- 30/08/200720,752 mi+4,628 mi
- 29/08/200827,012 mi+6,260 mi
- 29/08/200827,012 mi
- 15/12/201033,142 mi+6,130 mi
- 14/12/201139,046 mi+5,904 mi
- 09/11/201242,188 mi+3,142 mi
- 02/11/201345,705 mi+3,517 mi
- 05/11/201345,711 mi+6 mi
- 10/11/201451,571 mi+5,860 mi
- 11/11/201451,576 mi+5 mi
- 12/11/201558,324 mi+6,748 mi
- 12/11/201558,328 mi+4 mi
- 08/11/201663,067 mi+4,739 mi
- 08/11/201663,071 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,598 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
NL53 FZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (NL53 FZD) between August 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)”.
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