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FE53 HVD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,921 mi
Last recorded62,921 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,853 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear and upper boot floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills and behind corroded and to floor corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 60,711 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing area at side off front shocker and body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear suspension mount area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills and behind corroded and to floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,060 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion in places

Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion in places

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,902 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r tyre cracking

Under side corrosion in places

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,267 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wishbone back bush worn and cracked

Rear Brakes foot. Just passing brake test requires a service or a look

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,189 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear wheel arch marked (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bulkhead (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wishbone back bush worn and cracked

Rear Brakes foot. Just passing brake test requires a service or a look

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,541 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bottom engine/gear box mounting starting to split

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,253 miles

slight corrosion building on bulkhead close to servo cross-shaft mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,835 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,359 miles

corrosion to exhaust mountings

corrosion to front discs

corrosion to fuel filter

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,647 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,536 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 22,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,247 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit at 19%

slight movent in n/s/f strut,top mounting

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 HVD 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 68.2%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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