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FH03 HLA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear chassis (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,132 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to penatrate various corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,952 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,232 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,310 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,310 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,791 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,100 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,647 miles

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

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

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 HLA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

FH03 HLA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is FH03 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 HLA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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