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FB03 DXY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,882 miles

advise corrosion to various underbody areas

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,225 miles

advise corrosion to various under body areas

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,802 miles

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,593 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 49,590 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,529 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,450 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 DXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB03 DXY registered?

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

Is FB03 DXY safe to buy?

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