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FG53 KTA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,583 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,677 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,365 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2012 45,365 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,841 miles

both front lower arms-front and rear bushs deteriorating/parting

front discs worn

front inner pads appear worn

long foot brake travel-may require service/inspection

ns and os outer sills corroded

nsf underside floor area corroded

slight deterioration on osr axle bush

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,541 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front lower arms-front and rear bushs deteriorating/parting

front discs worn

front inner pads appear worn

long foot brake travel-may require service/inspection

ns and os outer sills corroded

nsf underside floor area corroded

slight deterioration on osr axle bush

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,718 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,036 miles

2.0mm on edges of o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,411 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 KTA 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 72.2%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

FG53 KTA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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