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FE53 HWB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,277 mi
Last recorded33,277 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,469 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,906 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,591 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 HWB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

FE53 HWB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is FE53 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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