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FH03 YVV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,434 mi
Last recorded51,434 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 51,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 51,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 51,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,530 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,984 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,702 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,006 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,276 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 YVV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 YVV registered?

FH03 YVV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is FH03 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 YVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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