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FG03 ULE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,277 mi
Last recorded83,277 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around filler cap

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have excessive movement when jacked up but no play when weight is on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around filler cap

nearside and offside front top suspension mounts have excessive movement when jacked up but no play when weight is on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,072 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,071 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)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Prs (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,627 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,950 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 45,950 miles

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,007 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,638 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,179 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ULE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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