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FB03 DXW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,397 mi
Last recorded90,397 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,860 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,532 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 31,951 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 31,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,622 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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 DXW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

FB03 DXW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FB03 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 DXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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