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FG03 ULA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ULA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,053 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,460 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 64,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,527 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,489 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,401 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 58,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,766 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 54,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 5 Apr 2013 57,785 miles

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

spare wheel tyre wrong size

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,723 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,806 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,759 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,460 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,460 miles

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

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

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 ULA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

FG03 ULA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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