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FE03 HMD

2003 Ford Ka

Cream Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,049 mi
Last recorded55,049 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HMD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,725 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on NSF arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on NSF arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 45,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on NSF arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on NSF arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 43,130 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 43,050 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 43,050 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,972 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,972 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 42,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 42,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,236 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,253 miles

n/s steering rack drumstick worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s steering rack drumstick worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,412 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,978 miles

both front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls but cords not showing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,953 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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FE03 HMD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Cream with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

FE03 HMD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 HMD shows 24 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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