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FE03 MFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 84,891 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 84,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 79,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 chalked (5.2.6)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,130 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,231 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,090 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,401 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R Axle bush

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

N/S/R + O/S/R Axle bush

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,052 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,107 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,552 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,622 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 MFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

FE03 MFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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