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FH53 FMK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,590 mi
Last recorded72,590 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,590 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 70,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,887 miles

under body heavily under sealed ,

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,871 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under body heavily under sealed ,

Fail 3 Jul 2014 68,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 68,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,936 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,303 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,372 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,340 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 32,347 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 25,911 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 FMK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

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

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