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FE03 HSK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2016 63,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,816 miles

corr to osf discs

corr to; osf chassis leg, nsf floor pan,both outer sills

fault on high beam flash

nsf wishbone bushes poor cond

nsr tyre 5mm and 8yrs old

osf tyre3mm ,5yrs old and bald inner edge

usual play in both front top mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,801 miles

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

corrosion to ;both front inner arches ; both rear inner sills

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 7yrs old

wear and lift in both front top mounts

Fail 1 Feb 2014 54,801 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to ;both front inner arches ; both rear inner sills

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 7yrs old

wear and lift in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,272 miles

Both outer sills have beginnings of corrosion.

Cannot check O/S/R seatbelt properly as rear seat folded down and pushchair in back.

Cannot check front passenger seatbelt as child seat fitted.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

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

O/S/F bottom wishbone, rear bush very slightly separated, no movement.

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

Slight loose connection on O/S/F indicator. Working at time of test.

Slight movement in both front top mounts. Not yet bad enough to fail.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,272 miles

Both outer sills have beginnings of corrosion.

Cannot check O/S/R seatbelt properly as rear seat folded down and pushchair in back.

Cannot check front passenger seatbelt as child seat fitted.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

O/S/F bottom wishbone, rear bush very slightly separated, no movement.

Slight loose connection on O/S/F indicator. Working at time of test.

Slight movement in both front top mounts. Not yet bad enough to fail.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,435 miles

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes deteriorated, no play.

Child seat fitted to front passenger seat - cannot check that seatbelt.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 37,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 29 Feb 2008 33,963 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)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 30,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 24,539 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 HSK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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