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FE03 MDX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,863 miles

slight corrosion on both sills

Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,795 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

underbody corrosion/previous weld repairs

Fail 11 Jul 2015 79,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,190 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

o/s/f tyre perishing and splitting

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,998 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 64,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,790 miles

both rear axle bushes poor condition

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 27 Feb 2009 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,511 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,507 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,276 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,251 miles

play in suspension top mounts

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 MDX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

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

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