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FH03 HCC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,147 miles

Front sligght corrosion to 1 power steering pipe

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front front flexible brake hiose ferrule has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has corrosion within a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch has holes in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Front sligght corrosion to 1 power steering pipe

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front front flexible brake hiose ferrule has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust heat sheild loose/insecure

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,694 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,026 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 58,009 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f sub frame mountings.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 41,772 miles

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

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 HCC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FH03 HCC, 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 FH03 HCC registered?

FH03 HCC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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