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FH53 EVT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 68,188 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,811 miles

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

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower door sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,222 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill to wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill to wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,142 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,420 miles

battery light on

both sills corroded

drivers front and passenger rear tyres perished

front brake hoses perished

movement in front shock top mounts

passenger front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light on

both sills corroded

oil leaking from engine

play in front shock top mounts

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,273 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 37,273 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,250 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,225 miles

BOTH REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE HEAVILY PERRISHED AND SPLIT ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 22,433 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.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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FH53 EVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH53 EVT, 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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What year was FH53 EVT registered?

FH53 EVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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