MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
slight corrosion to underside
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake resivour pipe damp
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake resivour pipe damp
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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