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FG03 HFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,242 mi
Last recorded89,242 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,242 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 89,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 83,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,325 miles

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

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,254 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 65,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,524 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 62,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,916 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 54,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 54,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,510 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,155 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 34,155 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FG03 HFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG03 HFZ, 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 FG03 HFZ registered?

FG03 HFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 HFZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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