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FG53 GCK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,055 mi
Last recorded50,055 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,055 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2014 50,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished

off-side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 36,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 29,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,206 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,155 miles

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

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 GCK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG53 GCK, 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 GCK registered?

FG53 GCK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 GCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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