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FB03 TDX

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,664 mi
Last recorded101,664 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 TDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,664 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,561 miles

Uneven rear tyre wear inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,430 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both outer sills

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported adequately.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outter sills corroded

sills to floors corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,914 miles

chip in zone a of windowscreen

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chip in zone a of windowscreen

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,447 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,165 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

both front tyres about 3-4mm

both rear tyres badly out of shape on inner edges.

coolant well below min mark topped up with water

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,165 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower arms rear bushes seperating.

both front tyres about 3-4mm

both rear tyres badly out of shape on inner edges.

coolant well below min mark topped up with water

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,396 miles

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on inner edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,043 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres flat spots / wearing uneven on inner edge osr worse than nsr

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,047 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 TDX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

FB03 TDX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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