MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FE53 HSU safe to buy?
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