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FE03 FKL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,523 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M light on

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,713 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to underbody

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,710 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to underbody

Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,102 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 21 Feb 2011 107,101 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 15 Feb 2010 102,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,933 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes split

wear in front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f wishbone bushes split

wear in front inner anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,491 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres wear low

pads next service

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,469 miles

buckle in n/s/f wheel

fittment of both front wishbone rear bushes

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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FE03 FKL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE03 FKL, 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 FE03 FKL registered?

FE03 FKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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