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FH03 VOP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,808 mi
Last recorded47,808 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 47,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,804 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 47,183 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 45,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,257 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,558 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,744 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion around filler neck area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,292 miles

n/s/f/ inner rack end slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2015 32,292 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f/ inner rack end slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,994 miles

slight inner rack end play on n/s

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 28,087 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,410 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2010 24,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,776 miles

N/s steering arm has slight play

N/s/f top mount has slight play

N/s/r top mount has slight play

Nail in n/s/f tyre

O/s steering arm has slight play

O/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,220 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,026 miles

slight wear to n/f suspenstion leg top mounting rubber

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 VOP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

FH03 VOP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FH03 VOP safe to buy?

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