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FA03 PYL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,641 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 108,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,187 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 96,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,557 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

h/brake long travel

Fail 28 Sep 2010 91,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

h/brake long travel

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,277 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 85,264 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,354 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 PYL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

FA03 PYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FA03 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 PYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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