MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under vehicle corroded
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f tyre perished / splitting in tread
n/s/r tyre perished / splitting in tread
slight under vehicle corrosion
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
repair to off side outer sill
slight wear in both front wish bone bushes
slight wear in front discs
Oil leak
corrosion on outer sills borderline in places.
gearbox oil leak
rear axle bushes starting to de-bond
rear tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion on outer sills borderline in places.
gearbox oil leak
rear axle bushes starting to de-bond
rear tyres starting to crack
Front wishbone rear bushes badly split & unbonded. Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear shock absorbers. Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded
Heavy surface corrosion to OS outer sill. Various engine oi leaks. Front brake discs corroded & lipped. Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes. PAS pipes heavily corroded. Heavy cracking to various suspension bushes.
Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components. Fuel filter corroded. Hand brake cable outer casing corroded. NSF tyre badly worn on outer edge. OSF & NSF strut top mounting bushes badly worn. Both outer cv gaiters worn
Minor scratches to windscreen. Front wipers slightly smearing. Minor dents & scratches to various panels. Slight kerb damage to wheel trims. Exhaust system heavily corroded. Heavy surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front wishbone rear bushes badly split & unbonded. Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear shock absorbers. Brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded
Heavy surface corrosion to OS outer sill. Various engine oi leaks. Front brake discs corroded & lipped. Heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes. PAS pipes heavily corroded. Heavy cracking to various suspension bushes.
Heavy surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components. Fuel filter corroded. Hand brake cable outer casing corroded. NSF tyre badly worn on outer edge. OSF & NSF strut top mounting bushes badly worn. Both outer cv gaiters worn
Minor scratches to windscreen. Front wipers slightly smearing. Minor dents & scratches to various panels. Slight kerb damage to wheel trims. Exhaust system heavily corroded. Heavy surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody.
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to o/s/f outer sill
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to o/s/f outer sill
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FG53 NTF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 NTF, 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
How do I check the history of FG53 NTF?
You can check the full history of FG53 NTF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG53 NTF registered?
FG53 NTF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is FG53 NTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG53 NTF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG53 NTF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 NTF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.