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FH03 NPD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,643 mi
Last recorded45,643 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,643 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arms, rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & faded. (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 45,643 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arms, rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 45,061 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/ cracked ! ply/ cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,005 miles

Front play in top mounts

Offside sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 42,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2022 42,290 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear registration plate damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top mount worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,359 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged replace asap (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 33,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,892 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 14,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top strut mounts have lift

both front tyres side wall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,869 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 NPD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

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

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