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FA03 PNX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,746 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front Oil leak strong advise ()

advise general condition

Fail 23 Dec 2016 84,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS light illuminated on dashboard (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits failed emissions test (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive failed emissions test (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe split and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint excessive play in both front anti-roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working nearside rear stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault SRS Airbag light illuminated on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear tyre split on side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded large hole due to corrosion around suspension mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light illuminated on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate broken but still readable (6.3.1d)

Oil leak significant engine oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,998 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,171 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,848 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 29,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake lightsome neons out

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,762 miles

centre brake lightsome neons out

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,457 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 PNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA03 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

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

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