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FB03 EMK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,570 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly..

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre low,2mm..

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres perished slightly..

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre low,2mm..

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,530 miles

Sills and underbody covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,525 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,285 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,905 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,190 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,565 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,026 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,509 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear offside rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear offside rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,970 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,000 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 17,998 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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 EMK 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 57.9%.

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

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