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FE53 HWW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded. Outside prescribed area.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded. Outside prescribed area.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,093 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,093 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 38,773 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,042 miles

slight play / lift in both front top strut mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,384 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 27,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 18,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,322 miles

play in nearside front top suspension mount

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,869 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 HWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

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

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