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FB03 JKJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,436 mi
Last recorded51,436 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 51,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Coolant leak heater valve area ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,429 miles

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

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

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s front floor deteriorated

slight leak on power steering

Fail 28 Jul 2016 50,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s front floor deteriorated

slight leak on power steering

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,117 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s front chassis deteriorated

n/s front floor beginig to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front chassis begining to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,484 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,604 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,618 miles

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

cant completely check undersides of front metal wheel achers plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,786 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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