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FA03 YSH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,078 mi
Last recorded81,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YSH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,078 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 60,351 miles

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

Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front brake disc worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,315 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,287 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 52,282 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,182 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,313 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,672 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 18,672 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both front tyres worn.

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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FA03 YSH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA03 YSH, 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 FA03 YSH registered?

FA03 YSH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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