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FG53 GCV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,231 mi
Last recorded32,231 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 GCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective Missing ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,593 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,912 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,908 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,382 miles

Nearside front lower wishbones has play in front and rear bush

Offside front lower wishbone has play in front and rear bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,381 miles

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

Nearside front lower wishbones has play in front and rear bush

Offside front lower wishbone has play in front and rear bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,254 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,894 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)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,643 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)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,139 miles

slight play to near side front shocker top bearing

slight play to off side front shocker top bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,287 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 16,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front shocker tops

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,060 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,738 miles

adise slight blow from rear exhaust section

advise both front lower arms rear bushes starting to unbond

advise play in near side front shocker top mount

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 GCV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG53 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

FG53 GCV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 GCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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