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FE03 HKM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,350 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to outer sidewall (not exposing cords)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre hase slight cracking of outer sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,509 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,508 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,442 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,652 miles

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

slight play in ns rack spindle,causing knock & tyre wear,req att asap.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,395 miles

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

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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FE03 HKM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE03 HKM, 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 FE03 HKM registered?

FE03 HKM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FE03 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 HKM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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