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FE03 MFN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 69,879 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,841 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 63,712 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,798 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 57,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,694 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking on edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,232 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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 MFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

FE03 MFN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FE03 MFN safe to buy?

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