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FA03 PNF

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,002 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,843 miles

Corrosion to all coils

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both heavily aged cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure at present

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very Heavy corrosion on front floor/chassis sections

Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to all coils

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both heavily aged cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure at present

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Very Heavy corrosion on front floor/chassis sections

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,602 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS AND ALSO BOTH FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS UP TO INNER WINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE CHASSIS SECTIONS

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,247 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing on inside

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,279 miles

front subframe mount areas corroding

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,596 miles

front tyre treads wearing on inside edges

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

surface corrosion around o/s/f subframe mount

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,967 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and slightly out of shape

front brake discs and pads wearing low

front wishbone bushes deteriorating

o/s/f subframe mount has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,950 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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FA03 PNF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA03 PNF, 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 FA03 PNF registered?

FA03 PNF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FA03 PNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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