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FH53 FKG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 61,392 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,546 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing in inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 19 Dec 2016 57,546 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

n/s front tyre wearing in inner edge

oil leak

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,434 miles

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

both side under sills starting to rust

slight play in o/s inner rack end

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,587 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,152 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,556 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,240 miles

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 FKG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

FH53 FKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FH53 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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