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FG53 VSY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,544 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both rear mounts (2.5.A.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,504 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back of sill small hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill + back of sill (6.1.B.2)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both rear mounts (2.5.A.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,899 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

corrosion to o/s/r& o/s/f brake pipes

engine oil level on minimum

spare tyre flat

strong advise both front tyres 1.6mm tread depth 195/45/16

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,871 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded panel next to door holed (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear tyres 2mm tread depth

corrosion to o/s/r& o/s/f brake pipes

engine oil level on minimum

spare tyre flat

strong advise both front tyres 1.6mm tread depth 195/45/16

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 61,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adv. both outer sills corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 45,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,180 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 41,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 41,169 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,798 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filter poor condition

Pass 5 May 2009 36,798 miles

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

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

fuel filter poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,526 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,981 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 VSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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