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FD53 HYL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,117 mi
Last recorded67,117 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 HYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front knock from top mount

Oil leak gear box oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings corroding (2.4.A.3)

suggest tracking check

Fail 7 Aug 2017 67,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill hold at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches / sills hold (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front knock from top mount

Oil leak gear box oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings corroding (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

suggest tracking check

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 53,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,587 miles

corrosion in outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,282 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 30,270 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,248 miles

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 30 Aug 2011 258,061 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 258,061 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,950 miles

both fronbt strut top mountings have slight movement when vehicle is jacked up

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

offside front inner wheel arch plastic trim is insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness around steering rack system but no evidence of a positive leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,481 miles

slight dampness around steering rack system but no evidence of a positive leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,960 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 3,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,302 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 HYL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HYL, 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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FD53 HYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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