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FC03 HEV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,327 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 91,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 84,805 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 84,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 71,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,523 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 61,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 58,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 51,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre walls perished

Offside Rear tyre walls perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 48,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,398 miles

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)

rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,398 miles

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

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)

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,330 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,834 miles

1.slight oil leak from gearbox casing

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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FC03 HEV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FC03 HEV, 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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FC03 HEV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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