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FG03 LVD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,405 mi
Last recorded44,405 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear end of outer sill lightly corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 42,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear end of outer sill lightly corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear end of outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filter heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear end of outer sill corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,381 miles

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

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

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

offside outer door sill corroded

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

offside outer door sill corroded

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,963 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade split at tip!

offside headlamp misted but not affecting output!

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

nearside wiper blade split at tip!

offside headlamp misted but not affecting output!

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,444 miles

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

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

bonnet release cable damaged/corroded visable via o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet release cable damaged/corroded visable via o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,613 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 15 Sep 2011 28,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2010 25,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,470 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,370 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

both gfront tyres starting to perish and cracked within tread pattern

offside front suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,826 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 LVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVD, 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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FG03 LVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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