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FB03 ELX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,112 mi
Last recorded74,112 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,058 miles

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp illuminated

fuel filter corroding

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,057 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

header tank empty

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,977 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

header tank empty

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,219 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 38,219 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,303 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

osr tyre side wall perrished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

osr tyre side wall perrished

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,261 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 ELX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

FB03 ELX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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