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FH03 HGG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,601 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. THIS ONE SQUEAKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WORN BUT NOT EXCEEDING TESTING ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WORN BUT NOT EXCEEDING TESTING ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 81,601 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. THIS ONE SQUEAKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WORN BUT NOT EXCEEDING TESTING ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WORN BUT NOT EXCEEDING TESTING ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake hose perish

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake hose perish

Rear slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake hose perish

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake hose perish

Rear slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,607 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 66,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 62,360 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion of rear coil springs.

Pass 15 May 2013 58,022 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 57,985 miles

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

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

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

Check engine lamp illuminated.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 53,944 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

Moisture in offside headlamp.

Oil leak

offside wiper blade deteriorated, just clears screen.

Fail 28 May 2012 53,944 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

Moisture in offside headlamp.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade deteriorated, just clears screen.

Pass 19 May 2011 50,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 38,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,489 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2006 25,081 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 HGG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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