MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
adv. both outer sills corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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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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