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FG03 DNX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,417 mi
Last recorded34,417 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 DNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,417 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,417 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,497 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked

front pads low discs worn

wipers worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,574 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly cracked

o/s/f inner arch damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,842 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2012 19,806 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,920 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2009 12,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,007 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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FG03 DNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG03 DNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 DNX registered?

FG03 DNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is FG03 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 DNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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