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FG03 LUH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,040 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front tryre wearing on the inside edge

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,271 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 54,844 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack has a slight missting of oil

Pass 3 May 2014 45,194 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

both wiper blades are split.

Pass 8 May 2013 34,630 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 34,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,147 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,048 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,113 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LUH 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 85.7%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

FG03 LUH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FG03 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 LUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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