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FD53 HZF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,938 mi
Last recorded47,938 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

outer sills rusting and corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 39,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,987 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 18,414 miles

fron offside tyre perished

rear offside & nearside tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,948 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 12,135 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 12,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,751 miles

bad cut to front n/s tyre wall less than 2cm

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 HZF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

FD53 HZF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FD53 HZF safe to buy?

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