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FE03 HNB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,996 mi
Last recorded67,996 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HNB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,996 miles

all 4 tyres

both front top mounts

both wishbones

handbrake travel

tracking

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim bent + damaged on inner side very slightly (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount very slight lift movement (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre tread on inner edges worn smooth

Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded + holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim bent + damaged on inner side very slightly (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount very slight lift movement (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre tread on inner edges worn smooth

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner side very slightly (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f+n/s/f tyre inner edges worn very slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,157 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 49,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 43,685 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 43,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,482 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 37,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,865 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,497 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 8,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,738 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 HNB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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