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FE53 HWR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HWR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 75,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lamp broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front lower wing area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area's (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill area's damaged

impact to front cross member

oil leak engine area's

rear floor pan area's corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2013 56,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front top shock mounting slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2013 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front top shock mounting slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,627 miles

nearside front wing surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,453 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,782 miles

slight play both rear beam bushes

slight play nsf top turret mount

Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,522 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres badly perished

Fail 28 Aug 2010 37,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc scored

Oil leak

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,733 miles

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

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

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 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

FE53 HWR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FE53 HWR safe to buy?

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