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DE03 HFX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,430 mi
Last recorded60,430 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

surface corrosion on underside but not considered excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,234 miles

Offside Front wishbone bush slightly splitting

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

slight wear in o/s rear axle bush

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,553 miles

handbrake only just met pass criteria and binding slightly on n/s

surface corrosion on underbody and suspension arms

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front under wheel arch brake piupe corroded

sill and sill backings corroded

suspension arms and underside corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front under wheel arch brake piupe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

sill and sill backings corroded

suspension arms and underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,736 miles

all coil springs corroded

chassis rails surface corroded

o/s front wishbone bush starting to split

slight wear in top strut mountings

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,106 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on power steering pipes

o/s bottom wishbone bush starting to split

slight movement in both front top strut mountings

slight wear in o/s front antiroll bar

Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on power steering pipes

o/s bottom wishbone bush starting to split

slight movement in both front top strut mountings

slight wear in o/s front antiroll bar

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,458 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,559 miles

front discs poor and front brakesw imbalanced

Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs poor and front brakesw imbalanced

Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,841 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,690 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,679 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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DE03 HFX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE03 HFX, 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 DE03 HFX registered?

DE03 HFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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