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FE03 HYC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,794 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,071 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 67,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 55,296 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,294 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 49,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 44,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,221 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,416 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 HYC 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 71.4%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

Is FE03 HYC safe to buy?

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