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FH03 HFG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,732 mi
Last recorded90,732 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 90,732 miles

Both font tyres on limit worn on inner edges

Both rear axle front bushes have slight movement

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,732 miles

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both font tyres on limit worn on inner edges

Both rear axle front bushes have slight movement

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,362 miles

both rear shocks weak

nearside rear lower arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shocks weak

nearside rear lower arch corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,925 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,747 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 75,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,139 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2006 21,404 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 21,404 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake †

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 HFG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

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

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