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DE03 FWM

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,128 miles

advise corrosion to floors / rear chassis legs /front chassis legs

advise front b/discs corroded

advise front inner b/pads getting low

strong advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2014 86,128 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise corrosion to floors / rear chassis legs /front chassis legs

advise front b/discs corroded

advise front inner b/pads getting low

strong advise corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,287 miles

advise e/m light on

advise front chassis legs corroded

advise front floors corroded

advise front inner wheel arches corroded

advise rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2013 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise e/m light on

advise front chassis legs corroded

advise front floors corroded

advise front inner wheel arches corroded

advise rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,948 miles

advise surface corrosion to front chassis legs

advise surface corrosion to front floors

advise surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise surface corrosion to front chassis legs

advise surface corrosion to front floors

advise surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,964 miles

advise e/m light on

advise front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

advise no spare wheel

advise slight judder o/s rear service brake

advise surface corrosion to front floors

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,202 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bush`s starting to seperate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,784 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs appear in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,303 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 39,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,517 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On The Edges - JUST LEGAL

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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DE03 FWM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE03 FWM, 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 DE03 FWM registered?

DE03 FWM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DE03 FWM safe to buy?

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