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FH53 SYY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,785 mi
Last recorded32,785 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 32,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area, corroded/holes, beside rear axle mounting.(marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm, Tyre has a lot of swarf /nails in tyre.165/65 R13 77t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks on edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 25,486 miles

both rear inner wings coroding

n/s rear under sill corroding

o/s rear under sill coroding

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 7 Jan 2019 25,480 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner wing rusty

n/s undersill corroding,small at rear to arch

o/s under sill coroding

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 15 Dec 2018 25,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 16,577 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 9 Dec 2016 15,369 miles

front floor slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,910 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 12,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,633 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 8,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 7,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,944 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,532 miles

hand brake long travel

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 SYY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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