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FE53 HSU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,813 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,795 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,641 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,559 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,559 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,731 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,823 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,813 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,855 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,855 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,978 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 25,888 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 16,253 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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FE53 HSU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FE53 HSU, 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 FE53 HSU registered?

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

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