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FM53 HVF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,351 miles

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

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)

several underbody structural sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2015

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion several (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,171 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,505 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,622 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

off side front tyre on limit

rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,924 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,259 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,909 miles

Offside 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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FM53 HVF 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 FM53 HVF, 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 FM53 HVF registered?

FM53 HVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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