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FG53 FZD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link failing on inner wing slightly.

Fail 6 Apr 2019 94,112 miles

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link failing on inner wing slightly.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,020 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,052 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on lemits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,052 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on lemits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 61,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2014 61,002 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Apr 2011 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,306 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 42,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,718 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,600 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,150 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight damaged

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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FG53 FZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG53 FZD, 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 FG53 FZD registered?

FG53 FZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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