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FH52 KHF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor and exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2015 78,170 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor and exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes,sills and exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of exhaust

rear brake pipes covered

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 52,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,417 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chip to screen zone 'b'

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,573 miles

chip in screen

slight wear to nearside rear axle bush

Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,394 miles

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,776 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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FH52 KHF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH52 KHF, 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 FH52 KHF registered?

FH52 KHF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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