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FH03 YVC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,158 mi
Last recorded87,158 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 87,158 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,886 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,750 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,075 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose and adrift

reverse lamp nw

Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,070 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose and adrift

reverse lamp nw

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,424 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,562 miles

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

both wipers split

mil light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,343 miles

Front disc brakes slightly corroded on inside face

Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,309 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc"s offside and nearside are coroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,330 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,225 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,906 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 YVC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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