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FA03 YSD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill outer (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

nsr tyre perrished

os/ns beam image poor

park lamp flickers

play in osr top mount

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,909 miles

child seat fitted belt not tested

oil leak

osr chassis first skin corroded

play in rear axle bushes

various body and under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,909 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted belt not tested

oil leak

osr chassis first skin corroded

play in rear axle bushes

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,638 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

body and under body corrosion

nsr seat base loose

play in rear axle bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2014 70,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

body and under body corrosion

nsr seat base loose

play in rear axle bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 55,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,969 miles

handbrake warning light on ?

Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,586 miles

rear tyres cracking brake warning light intermitent.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,424 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 30,424 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,346 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

slight oil leak from oil filter.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,646 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 YSD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

FA03 YSD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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