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FE03 HTA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,367 mi
Last recorded40,367 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2025 40,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2024 37,664 miles

General corrosion on underparts

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,985 miles

General corrosion on underparts

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 32,551 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 32,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,434 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 30,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,472 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion o/s sill

Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 12,752 miles

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

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

both front floors starting to corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2014 12,738 miles

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

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

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

both front floors starting to corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,657 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 11,657 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,372 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,372 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 11,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bushers starting to split on both front wishbones

Pass 14 Feb 2009 10,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 8,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 7,176 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 HTA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

Is FE03 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 HTA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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