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FG53 JZE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 101,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged NSF brake flexi hose perished (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF ball joint cover split, still preventing dirt from entering (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,758 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear of NS sill has patch repair, only spot welded on though.. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR sill has corrosion/holes at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged NSF brake flexi hose perished (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF ball joint cover split, still preventing dirt from entering (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,869 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/front of inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,435 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 77,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,873 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,907 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 166,695 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 JZE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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