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FB03 ONU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 ONU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 109,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 103,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,852 miles

various areas of corrosion evident to floor and sills etc but not considered to be excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,097 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's borderline

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,121 miles

Slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust around fuel cap

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,360 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,821 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 ONU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

FB03 ONU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is FB03 ONU safe to buy?

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