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FH03 NLF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,928 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 41,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,019 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,097 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 19,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 15,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 NLF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

FH03 NLF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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