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FH53 FFC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,447 miles

Offside and near side inner and outer sills corroded

Slight leak on offside steering rack seals

Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,447 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and near side inner and outer sills corroded

Slight leak on offside steering rack seals

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,977 miles

steering rack slight leak from bellows

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,472 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 73,472 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,504 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,384 miles

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

slight grease leak from nearside inner c.v boot

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,336 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,762 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FFC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFC, 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

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What year was FH53 FFC registered?

FH53 FFC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FH53 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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