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FD03 KPZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,370 mi
Last recorded64,370 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,370 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,330 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,691 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 60,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 58,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,947 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 53,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre as small cut in

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre as small cut in

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,820 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 26,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,022 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,022 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 12,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 9,426 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,282 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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FD03 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD03 KPZ, 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 FD03 KPZ registered?

FD03 KPZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FD03 KPZ safe to buy?

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