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FD03 KRX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,902 mi
Last recorded56,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,902 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condensation ns headlamp

oil leak engine

osr outer sidewall worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condensation ns headlamp

oil leak engine

osr outer sidewall worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre perished & cracked on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre close to legal limit & perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 51,869 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration & cracking on outer wall & shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,122 miles

spare tyre soft

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,062 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,489 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,865 miles

play in front strut tops near to limits

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,949 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 KRX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FD03 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

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

Is FD03 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 KRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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