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FG03 FGM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,850 miles

all brake pipes corroded

noise from steering post area

slight oil leak from engine area

steel wheels fitted to front

Fail 30 Jul 2015 64,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

center heatshield slightly loose

front brake discs worn and corroded (advise replacement)

front to rear brake pipes corroded (in clips)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,405 miles

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

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)

front and rear brake pies corroded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on outer edges(raised tread pattern)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

power steering pipes corroded

slight noise from steering post

tyre size 165/60/14

Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,403 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight noise from steering post

tyre size 165/60/14

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

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)

front and rear brake pies corroded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on outer edges(raised tread pattern)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,309 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

slight damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre

slight play in rear axel bushes

tyre size 165/60r14

Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wishbone bushes starting to seperate

slight damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre

slight play in rear axel bushes

tyre size 165/60r14

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,008 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2012 45,909 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

Pass 19 May 2011 44,774 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,557 miles

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

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

rear axle bushs slight play .

Fail 13 May 2010 44,557 miles

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

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

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

rear axle bushs slight play .

Pass 11 May 2009 40,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 29,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,658 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 FGM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

FG03 FGM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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