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FE53 HTN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back tilt inop (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury around wheel arch and filler hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under o/s/f floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis split near axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head panel where pedal box mounts upto (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody and suspension components rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underbody and suspension components rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,693 miles

flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front suspension bushes worn, front suspension top mountings worn

underbody, sills and suspension components rusting

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,693 miles

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

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

flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

front suspension bushes worn, front suspension top mountings worn

underbody, sills and suspension components rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,738 miles

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

front chassis corroded slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2014 40,709 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter rusty/corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,068 miles

Bushes on nearside front suspension arm in poor condition

Fluid leak from nearside power steering pipe

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,066 miles

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

Bushes on nearside front suspension arm in poor condition

Fluid leak from nearside power steering pipe

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,078 miles

Bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,744 miles

bushes on both front suspension arms in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,218 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,235 miles

both front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,460 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 17,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,500 miles

both rear and n/s/f strut tops have slight lift/play

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 HTN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTN, 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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FE53 HTN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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