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FD53 HRM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,583 mi
Last recorded24,583 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,181 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,767 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,521 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 59,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,991 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,519 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,260 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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FD53 HRM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 HRM registered?

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

Is FD53 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 HRM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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