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FA03 XCG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,588 mi
Last recorded65,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 areas. inner wing and near steering rack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel and underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel and underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

engine oily

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,805 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,619 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills showing early corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,619 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills showing early corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,246 miles

both front floors showing early corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,246 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

both front floors showing early corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,985 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,985 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,522 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 17,872 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,671 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Jun 2007 11,671 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2006 9,591 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 XCG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

FA03 XCG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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