MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f rear bush lower arm deteriated
o/s/r chassis slight corosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front head lamp condensated
n/s head lamp aim slightly defused + dull
n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
engine oil level low
n/s front head lamp condensated
n/s head lamp aim slightly defused + dull
n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wiper not clearing
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear wiper not clearing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres on 3mm.
condensation in nearside front headlamp.
cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.
engine management light on.
fuel filter corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
*** offside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge ***
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres on 3mm.
condensation in nearside front headlamp.
cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.
engine management light on.
fuel filter corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?
FG53 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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