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FG53 FZX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,061 mi
Last recorded46,061 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 46,061 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,456 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 38,456 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 29,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on inner wall

power steering pipes inscure but not fouling

Pass 7 May 2009 29,938 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on inner wall

power steering pipes inscure but not fouling

Pass 30 May 2008 21,798 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 May 2008 21,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,408 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,807 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 10,807 miles

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

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

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 FZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FZX, 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 FG53 FZX registered?

FG53 FZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FG53 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 FZX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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