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FD03 KSU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,371 mi
Last recorded108,371 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 KSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,639 miles

Engine mil light illuminated

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,362 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Engine mil light illuminated

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,188 miles

both outer sills corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,950 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 95,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,308 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,271 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 89,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,112 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 73,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,149 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 69,149 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 57,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,931 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 KSU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

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