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FG03 KLP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,341 mi
Last recorded71,341 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,341 miles

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

front chassis/inner wings corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 71,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front chassis/inner wings corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,254 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

oil leak from engine

rear window taped in centre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

oil leak from engine

rear window taped in centre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,859 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,390 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 KLP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 KLP, 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 KLP registered?

FG03 KLP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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