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FG53 HNV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,602 mi
Last recorded85,602 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,602 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle is broken (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at the top near fuel filler pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers door post (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,707 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,635 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crscked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both on outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine misfiring and mil light on

exhaust heat shield hanging loose

nearside front door slight dented

nearside rear wing extensively dented and damaged

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crscked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both on outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine misfiring and mil light on

exhaust heat shield hanging loose

nearside front door slight dented

nearside rear wing extensively dented and damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler flap area rusting

parts of underbody starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight body corrosion at o/s b post

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler flap area rusting

parts of underbody starting to corrode

power steering pipes starting to corrode

slight body corrosion at o/s b post

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,907 miles

brake resivour pipe damp

Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake resivour pipe damp

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,829 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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FG53 HNV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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