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FB03 ELU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,424 mi
Last recorded78,424 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 78,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 78,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,202 miles

some corosion on underside of car...........

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,640 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,970 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,513 miles

offside & nearside tyres cracking.

rear view mirror losing adhesion.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,072 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,072 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,825 miles

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 ELU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELU, 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 ELU registered?

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

Is FB03 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 ELU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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