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FB03 OMT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 OMT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,196 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 80,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 79,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 77,950 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,897 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S PARK BRAKE-LOW EFFORT.

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,897 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S PARK BRAKE-LOW EFFORT.

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,781 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 25,589 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 25,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,444 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 OMT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

FB03 OMT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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