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FG53 HWB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,761 miles

engine warning light on

n/s side rear tyre has miner cuts on innerwall

Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,761 miles

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

engine warning light on

n/s side rear tyre has miner cuts on innerwall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,987 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r refiector cracked

slight play in n/s/r s/a top mounting

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,462 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 HWB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 HWB registered?

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

Is FG53 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 HWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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