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FH03 KYW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,244 mi
Last recorded110,244 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 110,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,611 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,609 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,590 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,583 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed as marked n/r door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed front to back as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed near sub frame mounting as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,786 miles

Offside Mirror glass broken.Other two obligatory mirrors intact. offside

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,784 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror glass broken.Other two obligatory mirrors intact. offside

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside. corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,785 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,285 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,752 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre press low

Pass 30 May 2013 50,288 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 50,183 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,475 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,326 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,909 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside rear bearing slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,890 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 KYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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