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FE03 FKU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,643 mi
Last recorded38,643 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,643 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 38,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and centre outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 R 13 (77T) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65 R 13 (77T) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking

coolant level low

Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,713 miles

heavy underside surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2024 26,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because both wheels lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because it doesn't exceed the maximum total efforts required without locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Total parking brake efforts 14%. Minimum 16% required, but because both rear wheels lock at full effort, they meet requirements. The parking brake system may require adjustment or repair.

Total service brake efforts only just meet requirements. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 11 Jul 2019 19,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside outer sill to rear end cap/inner wheelarch joint. Visible from inner wheelarch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside outer sill to rear end cap/inner wheelarch joint. Visible from inner wheelarch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cracks in shoulders all around tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because both wheels lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because it doesn't exceed the maximum total efforts required without locking at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Total parking brake efforts 14%. Minimum 16% required, but because both rear wheels lock at full effort, they meet requirements. The parking brake system may require adjustment or repair.

Total service brake efforts only just meet requirements. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 May 2018 16,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

small amout of surface/age cracks on rear tyres

Fail 9 May 2018 16,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

small amout of surface/age cracks on rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,128 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play at its fixings

Fail 21 Mar 2016 13,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play at its fixings

Fail 26 Feb 2015 8,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 8,356 miles

condition n/s/f - rear whishbone bush

movement in o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,666 miles

movement in both rear axles bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2012 4,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 3,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 1,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 1,335 miles

hand brake ajustment close to limit.advise ajusted 3yr service.

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 FKU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FKU, 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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FE03 FKU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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