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FC03 KWV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 93,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind shocker next to brake hose/union. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch near front body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to rear axle bush would appear structure is significantly reduced can see layers ahve been removed due to corrosion present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area surrounding rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-body corroded in multiple areas nothing too excessive other than listed.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose near end of tread, rectified upon request. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,566 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 83,755 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneaven on inside tread

Fail 6 Dec 2017 77,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneaven on inside tread

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn thin on inside edge of treads

Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,999 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn thin on inside edge of treads

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,565 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,615 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 60,839 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,114 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,661 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 33,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,404 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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FC03 KWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FC03 KWV, 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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FC03 KWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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