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FH03 NMM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,115 mi
Last recorded45,115 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 NMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 45,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 43,329 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and very badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,436 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 39,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracked/split on sidewall, DOT code 1003 (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges - 0mm

Fail 30 Mar 2017 39,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracked/split on sidewall, DOT code 1003 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges - 0mm

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,637 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,439 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2014 36,459 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 3,526 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 NMM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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