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FE03 HSL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,981 mi
Last recorded40,981 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 40,981 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 40,981 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 38,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,494 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,766 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 29,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight lift in fr sus top mtg

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,177 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 23,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,751 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 22,751 miles

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

OS NS FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES WORN

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,589 miles

all four tyres showing cracks on outer walls

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,602 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HSL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

FE03 HSL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is FE03 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 HSL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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