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FA03 VXR

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,624 mi
Last recorded57,624 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,624 miles

Offside Outer sills corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pump damp

Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,710 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

PAS pump damp

osr tyre cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,349 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,173 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

fuel filter slightly corroded change on next service

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level below min mark topped up with water no sign of a leak keep an eye on level.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

PAS pump damp

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,265 miles

both rear tyres both outer edges of tread cracking quite badly but no cords visable 165/65tr13.

power steering pump damp.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,639 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 28,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,621 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 VXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

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