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FE03 KPF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,584 mi
Last recorded54,584 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KPF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,584 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to outer sills

damage to wheel trims

dents & scratches to body panels

engine noisy

stone chip in screen

Fail 16 Nov 2012 54,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to outer sills

damage to wheel trims

dents & scratches to body panels

engine noisy

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,291 miles

both outer sills and inner sills and floor pans coroded will not push through with thumb pressure

engine noisey tapping

exhaust coroded

n/s/r tread depth low

stone chips in windowscreen zone b

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Fail 18 Nov 2011 49,291 miles

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

both outer sills and inner sills and floor pans coroded will not push through with thumb pressure

engine noisey tapping

exhaust coroded

n/s/r tread depth low

spare tyre cracked and dangerous tread seperated

stone chips in windowscreen zone b

various marks and scratches vechicle and wheels

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,026 miles

kerb damage to wheel trims , stone chip in screen , front brake discs corroded , exhaust system corroded , corrosion to powered steering pipes/brake pipes , park brake cables corroded , spare wheel & tyres in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing low & cracking in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels

no oil in engine on arrival/engine very noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,026 miles

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

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

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

kerb damage to wheel trims , stone chip in screen , front brake discs corroded , exhaust system corroded , corrosion to powered steering pipes/brake pipes , park brake cables corroded , spare wheel & tyres in poor condition

n/s/r tyre wearing low & cracking in tread , dents/scratches to various body panels

no oil in engine on arrival/engine very noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,473 miles

Engine rattling badly suspect tappets Power steering pipes heavily corroded Front brake discs corroded & worn Suspension bushes worn & flexing to excess Exhaust corroded

Rear brake hoses perished Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Front brake hoses splitting Both sides front wishbone rear bushes heavily unbonded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 42,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine rattling badly suspect tappets Power steering pipes heavily corroded Front brake discs corroded & worn Suspension bushes worn & flexing to excess Exhaust corroded

Rear brake hoses perished Surface corrosion to various brake pipes Front brake hoses splitting Both sides front wishbone rear bushes heavily unbonded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,767 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

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

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

front wiper blades poor just pass mot

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,077 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 KPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

FE03 KPF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FE03 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 KPF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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