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FB03 NHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 NHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 110,431 miles

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 97,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 880,074 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 880,074 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

surface cracking in inner sidewalls of nearside front and offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake flexi hose secured into mount with cable tie ( seems secure and cable tie only in contact with rubber mounting gromit)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,987 miles

offside front brake flexi hose secured into mount with cable tie ( seems secure and cable tie only in contact with rubber mounting gromit)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,526 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,448 miles

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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FB03 NHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FB03 NHV, 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 FB03 NHV registered?

FB03 NHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is FB03 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 NHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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