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FB03 ELJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,342 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corrosion starting

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion starting

Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,260 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2015 90,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 90,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,991 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,515 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 62,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 56,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 50,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 17,856 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside 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 ELJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

FB03 ELJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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