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FD03 KSN

2003 Ford Ka

Multi-colour Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 139,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 122,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,603 miles

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

rearview mirror secured with tape

Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,603 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r coil spring heavily coroded

rearview mirror secured with tape

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,384 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Interior rear view mirror loose

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust tailbox

Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,384 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Interior rear view mirror loose

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

exhaust system deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust tailbox

Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,386 miles

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

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

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

play in rear strut top mounts.front discs worn,fuel filter corroded,exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,811 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,811 miles

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

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

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)

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

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 KSN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Multi-colour with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

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

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