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FB03 DXS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panelling corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape / flat spotted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded / holed (5.2.6)

o/s/r chassis section corroded / outer skin splitting

steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

tail gate cannot be opened

underside / panelling / chassis sections all areas showing corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,454 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / ADVANCED IN PLACES

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER CASING CORRODED

OFFSIDE FROPNT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 165 65 / 13

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COM,PONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / INNER SILLS / OUTER SILLS / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,122 miles

Holes in front wings at the bottom

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Holes in front wings at the bottom

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 45,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,984 miles

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s outer sill corroded

play both rear suspension top mounts

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,954 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s outer sill corroded

play both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,934 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 29,934 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 22,412 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.Offside front brakes binding slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,179 miles

both head light aims low limit

brake fluid level geeting low

off side front tyre low outer edge

slight play to both front suspension tops

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 14,575 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,575 miles

wipers smearing screen

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 DXS 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 55.6%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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