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FG53 HVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,897 miles

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Nov 2015 66,897 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,759 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,333 miles

n/s/f rear bush lower arm deteriated

o/s/r chassis slight corosion

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,702 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 58,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,735 miles

n/s front head lamp condensated

n/s head lamp aim slightly defused + dull

n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly splitting

Fail 1 Oct 2010 52,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper not clearing

Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 44,234 miles

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.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,234 miles

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.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,501 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,501 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,099 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,099 miles

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.

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 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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