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FE03 KTX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,490 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is worn

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror is damaged

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust flexi pipe is worn and blowing

fuel tank is corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 57,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,759 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,759 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise n/side front tyre near legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,584 miles

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

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

rear offside & nearside tyres perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,764 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 KTX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

Is FE03 KTX safe to buy?

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