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FH53 PWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,330 mi
Last recorded74,330 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,330 miles

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

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

O/S/F Head lamp has condensation in it

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,330 miles

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

O/S/F Head lamp has condensation in it

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,848 miles

Exhaust system is coorroded

Fuel filter is corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust system is coorroded

Fuel filter is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,949 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,393 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,621 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 48,621 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres poor and side walls craked

n/s and o/s front strut tops loose

n/s and o/s wish bone bushes split 80%

o/s front brake pads low

park brake high travel

rear boot floor very bad repair

Pass 23 Feb 2008 42,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,683 miles

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

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 PWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

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

Is FH53 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 PWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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