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FH03 HLY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,936 mi
Last recorded41,936 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 41,936 miles

Rear o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,909 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *** OUTER SILL AREA *** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive *** OUTER SILL AREA *** (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *** PERISHING / CRACKING IN TREAD *** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper PLAY IN STRUT TOP MOUNTING

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING / CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.4MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER, AND OIL FILTER AEREAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2020 36,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,001 miles

Offside Front *** TYRE UNDER INFLATED ,(VALVE LEAKING ) ***

Fail 20 Apr 2018 32,001 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front *** TYRE UNDER INFLATED ,(VALVE LEAKING ) ***

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,040 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 16,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

spare tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,584 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

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 HLY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

FH03 HLY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FH03 HLY safe to buy?

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