MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount detached (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
some free play in top mounts
nsf wishbone bush starting to split
osf tyre worn on inner
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.
n/s/f brake pads starting to get low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
fluctuation on front brakes in rollers.
n/s/f brake pads starting to get low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
play in both strut top bearings/bushes with suspension hanging
slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter wall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
slight damage to o/s/f and n/s/f tyre outter walls
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 HVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?
FD53 HVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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