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FH03 YVX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody and nearside front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody and nearside front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,909 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,512 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,848 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,299 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 46,290 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,715 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 39,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,291 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,557 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 21,543 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front fogs cannot be turned off, switch broken.

O/S & N/S bottom arm rear bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,641 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front roadwheel out of shape

Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front roadwheel out of shape

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 YVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

FH03 YVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is FH03 YVX safe to buy?

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