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FG03 LHE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,488 mi
Last recorded4,488 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 4,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 4,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,851 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 3,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,512 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 1,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,234 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 1,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 551 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

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 LHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG03 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

FG03 LHE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is FG03 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 LHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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