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FH53 FFE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,497 mi
Last recorded95,497 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,497 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,560 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,560 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,718 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed,around suspension mounting (6.1.A.1)

Front wiper blades condition

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corrosion

some engine oil leaks

steel brake pipes on underside ,corrosion

struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,927 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,147 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,635 miles

all tyres are starting to perish around tread blocks

both front inner wheel arches are starting to corrode

both outer sills are corroding

both rear inner sills are corroding

nearside front tyre has slightly damage to outer sidewall

various underbody ares are corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres are starting to perish around tread blocks

both front inner wheel arches are starting to corrode

both outer sills are corroding

both rear inner sills are corroding

nearside front tyre has slightly damage to outer sidewall

various underbody ares are corroding

Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner wheel arch and chassis leg starting to corrode

both outer sills are starting to corrode badly

both rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner wheel arch and chassis leg starting to corrode

both outer sills are starting to corrode badly

both rear tyres are starting to perish

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,580 miles

large amount of engine oil dampness around o/s lower sump area no leaking seen at time of test

n/s o/s front brake discs just starting to wear slightly thin ok at time of test

n/s o/s outer sills rusting corroding not excessive or holed at time of test

o/s rear mud flap loose and insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

large amount of engine oil dampness around o/s lower sump area no leaking seen at time of test

n/s o/s front brake discs just starting to wear slightly thin ok at time of test

n/s o/s outer sills rusting corroding not excessive or holed at time of test

o/s rear mud flap loose and insecure

water in header tank low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bad oil leak from offside sump area (dripping)

strongly advise nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2010 45,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bad oil leak from offside sump area (dripping)

coolant level below min. mark

strongly advise. nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,582 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,266 miles

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

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades just starting to smear screen legal at test

o/s rear tyre small split in tread area suggest change to avoid possible blow out legal at tim e of test

o/s under engine oil dampness no leaking seen at time of test but suggest investigate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s o/s front brake pads just starting to get low

oil dampness under o/s front of engin e area no leaks seen at test

Pass 30 Nov 2006 14,953 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 14,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

n/s front screen wiper blade just starting to split at ends but clearing screen at test also rear wiper blade split

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 FFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FH53 FFE, 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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FH53 FFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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