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FG53 NTF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,644 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 36,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,569 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,659 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,811 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on outer sills borderline in places.

gearbox oil leak

rear axle bushes starting to de-bond

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Oct 2011 25,811 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 24,497 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,497 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,752 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 22,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 191,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 19,145 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,587 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 16,587 miles

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.

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 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.

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FG53 NTF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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