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FE03 MBV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,320 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVEN

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear road spring broken but is locating in seat

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear road spring broken but is locating in seat

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in track rod in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,288 miles

Slight play in steering rack at nearside. Vertical, lateral and longituinal movement on nearside and offside front top mounts is at maximum limit.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in steering rack at nearside. Vertical, lateral and longituinal movement on nearside and offside front top mounts is at maximum limit.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,234 miles

Play in steering rack both sides.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 67,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack both sides.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,239 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,759 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 57,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,109 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 MBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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