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FG03 FGN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,473 mi
Last recorded75,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,078 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f outer sill holed,outwith prescribed area

rear axle bushes split but no excessive movement

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,336 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 57,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,244 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 42,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted advise

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 21 Nov 2008 28,922 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,669 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 21,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 15,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

front wiper blades torn slightly

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 FGN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG03 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

Is FG03 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 FGN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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