MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arc to flitch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing inner rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel housing to flitch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper secured with ties
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper not secured
engine warning light stays on
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
front brake disc's worn
o/s tail lamp incorrect bulb fitted
o/s/f inner wing adrift
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FG53 LNR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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