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FD53 HVX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 106,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap surround corroded

o/s/f wheel arch broken but still adequately attached

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap surround corroded

o/s/f wheel arch broken but still adequately attached

Pass 19 May 2016 93,862 miles

advise engine management light on

advise front flexy brake hoses cracking

advise front inner brake pads low

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 93,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise engine management light on

advise front flexy brake hoses cracking

advise front inner brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 83,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 74,911 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 74,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,270 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 56,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted and worn

offside rear tyre perished and sidewall startin g to crack

Fail 24 May 2011 46,803 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitted and worn

offside rear tyre perished and sidewall startin g to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,206 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,206 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,511 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 34,511 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,494 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,401 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 HVX 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 57.9%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

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

Is FD53 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 HVX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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