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FE03 KOX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,083 miles

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall + bald on inside edge

Offside front shock absorber dust boot insecure

Offside rear axle bush worn

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2014 88,083 miles

Both front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall + bald on inside edge

Offside front shock absorber dust boot insecure

Offside rear axle bush worn

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,145 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust mountings missing

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear axle bush worn

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,060 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,167 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(advise) airbag warning light uliminated

(advise) fuel filter heavily corroded reccomend replacement

(advise) n/s/r inner wheel rim buckled reccomend repair /or new

Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,568 miles

o/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2010 53,568 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre almost bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,971 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 40,971 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,331 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,415 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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FE03 KOX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE03 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

FE03 KOX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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