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FE53 HVR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,132 miles

FUEL FILLER TAPED UP

Pass 28 May 2013 72,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,754 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2010 46,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,050 miles

offside front tyre cracking. front wishbone mounting bushes perishing. lift in front suspesnion when raised on jack

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,017 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking. front wishbone mounting bushes perishing. lift in front suspesnion when raised on jack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,193 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 HVR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

FE53 HVR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FE53 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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