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FC03 LRA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,956 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected with position light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axles bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,484 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,119 miles

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

interior mirror missing

osr tyre -cracked inner wall

rear exhaust box bracket split

Fail 3 Feb 2016 82,119 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

interior mirror missing

osr tyre -cracked inner wall

rear exhaust box bracket split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,575 miles

rear (exhaust box) bracket - spilt.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,438 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,438 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,664 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,663 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,436 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,599 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,689 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 17,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/R Tyre Has A Nail In It Close To Sidewall and is Also Starting To Go Out Of Shape (195/45/16) Mich or Hero's

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,505 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 LRA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FC03 LRA, 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 LRA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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