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FG03 FEJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,111 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,870 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

knocking noise when driving

nearside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,361 miles

both front brake discs have some wear

both front tyres no tread on inside edges

Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs have some wear

both front tyres no tread on inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2011 54,701 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 54,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,475 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,804 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,804 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,550 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,671 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 FEJ 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 66.7%.

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 FEJ, 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 FG03 FEJ registered?

FG03 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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