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FH03 EKF

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,238 mi
Last recorded70,238 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,293 miles

low effort rear brakes

o/s rear brake pipe

slight corrosion above o/s rear subframe mtg

slight judder front brakes

Pass 15 May 2015 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 55,797 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,790 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 51,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 48,920 miles

front wishbone bushes split

play in front shocker tops

various oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2011 43,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 May 2010 38,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to rear belts †slight perishing to tyres †surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2007 21,889 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to rear belts †slight perishing to tyres †surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2006 16,107 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped †

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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FH03 EKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH03 EKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 EKF registered?

FH03 EKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FH03 EKF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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