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FG03 UFN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,294 mi
Last recorded47,294 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,294 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear inner sills & floor pan signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion around front sub frame & spring mounts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

rear axle bushes have slight play

rear inner sills & floor pan signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion around front sub frame & spring mounts

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,616 miles

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

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

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,204 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion on offside floor chassis rail

corrosion on offside front floor pan

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,492 miles

offside and nearside front lower arms [rear] bush deteriorating

rear wiper blade defective

spare tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,025 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lift in nearside front strut

nearside rear tyre worn low inside edge

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls perishing

spare tyre flat and sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre low pressure and side walls perished

Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,282 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre low pressure and side walls perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,368 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit inside edge devoid of tread

offside and nearside rear tyres side walls cracking

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,177 miles

nearside mirror missing

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

rear wiper blade split

slight movement nearside front top strut mount

Fail 23 Mar 2010 21,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror missing

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

rear wiper blade split

slight movement nearside front top strut mount

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 15,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 12,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,120 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 UFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

FG03 UFN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FG03 UFN safe to buy?

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