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FA03 TPV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,963 mi
Last recorded90,963 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side rear chassis section shows weakness due to corrosion.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front service brakes show imbalance.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front wiper blade performance not tested.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side rear chassis section shows weakness due to corrosion.

rear service brakes show imbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,580 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 65,738 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 65,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 32,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 TPV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

FA03 TPV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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