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FD53 HRL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,024 mi
Last recorded19,024 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 18,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 16,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2023 15,998 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear end corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear end corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2022 15,834 miles

both front top mounts have slight movement

corrosion on both sills

Pass 7 Oct 2021 15,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mount worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 15,479 miles

corrosion off side sill rear

Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,463 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior loose ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,646 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 13,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 13,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 11,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front flexible brake hose unions corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,161 miles

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

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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FD53 HRL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD53 HRL, 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 FD53 HRL registered?

FD53 HRL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FD53 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 HRL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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