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FB03 DWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,275 mi
Last recorded52,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 52,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sils excessively corroded and rotten away and also near pescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR AND SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR AND SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body corrosion

floor chassis suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 36,564 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,215 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,364 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,018 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 24,816 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,697 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB03 DWZ, 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 FB03 DWZ registered?

FB03 DWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 DWZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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