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FH03 NKF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,308 mi
Last recorded68,308 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,308 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front upper worn 50/50 this year (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding attention required soon

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced inner and outer sill area (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster not working (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front upper worn 50/50 this year (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroding attention required soon

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced inner and outer sill area (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,265 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have small cracks between treads

can not fully check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,316 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding seperating, creaking

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre perishing within tread patterns

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,872 miles

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

Oil leak

both front disc surfaces rusted and reduced through corrossion

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding seperating

Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front disc surfaces rusted and reduced through corrossion

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding seperating

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,442 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 53,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

air filter insecure

front springs slightly coroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2012 53,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

air filter insecure

front springs slightly coroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2011 48,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 6 May 2010 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 42,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,526 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 NKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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