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FL03 HHT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,258 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,249 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 49,247 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,999 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 46,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,388 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 30,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,204 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 22,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 21,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiperblades starting to split

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2010 19,865 miles

Both rear tyres have small age cracks in side walls.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,174 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,499 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,572 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

ns wiper end split.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 8,293 miles

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

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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FL03 HHT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL03 HHT, 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 FL03 HHT registered?

FL03 HHT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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