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FE53 HRZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 115,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,337 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,549 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,794 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 67,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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FE53 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE53 HRZ, 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 FE53 HRZ registered?

FE53 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is FE53 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HRZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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