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FH52 KGV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,880 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nsr tyre worn to 3mm, perished and going out of shape

osf brake pipe corroded

play/lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting

Fail 22 May 2019 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by sub frame mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nsr tyre worn to 3mm, perished and going out of shape

osf brake pipe corroded

play/lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting

Pass 24 May 2018 81,977 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 81,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,792 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake fluid level low

nsf inner brake pad close to 1.5mm min thickness fail limit

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsr shock absorber leaking

nsr tyre perished splitting on tread

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osf to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear

power steering fluid on minimum

rear subframe /axle bushes worn

Fail 8 Jun 2017 73,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /susp mount (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed/susp mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake fluid level low

nsf inner brake pad close to 1.5mm min thickness fail limit

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsr shock absorber leaking

nsr tyre perished splitting on tread

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osf to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at rear

power steering fluid on minimum

rear subframe /axle bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,634 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 57,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 57,216 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,738 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,946 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 48,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,861 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet pull broken

both blades worn

exhaust corroded

uneven wear offside front tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2006 41,861 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet pull broken

both blades worn

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake bleed nipple broken

uneven wear offside front tyre

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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FH52 KGV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH52 KGV, 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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FH52 KGV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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