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FH03 GZD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,351 mi
Last recorded60,351 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 GZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,351 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 55,513 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 46,930 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 46,930 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system front pipe support detached

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 19 May 2009 32,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,262 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

engine management light on

Fail 20 May 2008 27,262 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished and cracked

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2008 26,978 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 23,868 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,260 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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FH03 GZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH03 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

FH03 GZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is FH03 GZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 GZD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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