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FE03 HLD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes greased

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,390 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,692 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,692 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 39,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 30,773 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,648 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 22,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 21,805 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 HLD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

FE03 HLD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FE03 HLD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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