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FB03 DWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

9,816 mi
Last recorded9,816 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 9,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Split (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle Mount Corroded/ Cracked (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Seizing (8.4.2)

Floorpan Corroded

Front Wings Corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A Pillar (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil Leaks

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 1,546 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet Release Seizing

Both Front Wings Corroded

Large Oil Leak-Rocker Cover

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A Pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Play Detected In Offside Steering Rack Joint

Fail 4 May 2016 1,373 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion A Pillar (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet Release Seizing

Both Front Wings Corroded

Large Oil Leak-Rocker Cover

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion A Pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Play Detected In Offside Steering Rack Joint

Pass 13 May 2015 93,093 miles

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

NSF tyre wearing on both edges

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 82,230 miles

both outer sills and underside of car getting rusty

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

Fail 12 May 2014 82,230 miles

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

both outer sills and underside of car getting rusty

both rear tyres going out of shape

n/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 22 May 2013 70,731 miles

corrosion at n/s front A pillar

o/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner tread

slight corrosion at n/s rear outer sill

slight corrosion at o/s centre and rear of outer sill

under body corrosion

Fail 21 May 2013 70,731 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion at n/s front A pillar

o/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape on inner tread

slight corrosion at n/s rear outer sill

slight corrosion at o/s centre and rear of outer sill

under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 70,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,262 miles

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

N/S/F "A" post starting to corroded

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 46,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,044 miles

both arms poor

both rear tyres pershed

Pass 14 May 2009 27,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,477 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 16,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 14,565 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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FB03 DWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FB03 DWN, 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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FB03 DWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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