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FH53 FHY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,905 mi
Last recorded81,905 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,905 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,603 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 73,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,655 miles

rear numbber plate cracked

slight corrosion at o/s/r underfloor box section

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,252 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

surface rust o/s/r floor area

Fail 11 Apr 2013 56,252 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner rim

surface rust o/s/r floor area

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,265 miles

battery light on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 53,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery light on

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,079 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,079 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,680 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,968 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FHY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

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

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