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FH03 NMZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,111 mi
Last recorded74,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

nearside and offside front inner floor corroding

nearside and offside rear inner floor has signs of corrosion detected

offside front wiperblade slightly peeling at end

oil leak

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Fail 16 Jan 2016 74,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view centre rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust mount broken but system still secure

nearside and offside front inner floor corroding

nearside and offside rear inner floor has signs of corrosion detected

offside front wiperblade slightly peeling at end

oil leak

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,257 miles

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)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding!!

nearside and offside rear inner sills have signs of corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has corrosion near boot locking point

Fail 17 Jan 2015 69,119 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding!!

nearside and offside rear inner sills have signs of corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has corrosion near boot locking point

Fail 17 Jan 2015 69,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

coolant level getting low

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,768 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 63,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,064 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 39,064 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,783 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,783 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,491 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 NMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

FH03 NMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is FH03 NMZ safe to buy?

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