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FE03 KRU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 KRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R chassis

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to N/S & O/S outer sills

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R chassis

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 66,040 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 61,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill panels

front reg plate damaged

offside rear trailing arm bush moderately deteriorated

positive battery terminal exposed (risk of fire)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 61,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sill panels

front reg plate damaged

offside rear trailing arm bush moderately deteriorated

positive battery terminal exposed (risk of fire)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 53,316 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,696 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 KRU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

FE03 KRU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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