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FG03 NZJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,145 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,019 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door sill corroded through, but not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2014 104,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside door sill corroded through, but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,952 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 92,151 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,878 miles

nearside front suspension top mount has play near to limits

offside front lower arm rear bush seperating

play in steering rack on offside near to limits

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,878 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front suspension top mount has play near to limits

offside front lower arm rear bush seperating

play in steering rack on offside near to limits

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,031 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)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 86,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (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)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,739 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,284 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Mar 2007 65,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,499 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 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

FG03 NZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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