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FA03 TEU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,604 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,858 miles

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,858 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,590 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,711 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,257 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,387 miles

Corrosion starting around servo

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2009 53,385 miles

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

Corrosion starting around servo

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight movement in N/S top suspension mount.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 38,632 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,425 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 35,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TEU 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 FA03 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

FA03 TEU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is FA03 TEU safe to buy?

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