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FG03 URU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,375 mi
Last recorded82,375 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,375 miles

body corroded all around fuel cap

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

boot floor holed/corroded in few places but not in prescribed area

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/bottom wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind strut, above road wheel and in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above road wheel, behind brake hose and in front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete inner an outer sill (2.4.A.3)

body corroded all around fuel cap

boot floor holed/corroded in few places but not in prescribed area

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 76,596 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Outer & inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,012 miles

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

cills under sealed un able to fully inspect

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,009 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

cills under sealed un able to fully inspect

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,371 miles

o/s and n/s front wipers split

rear wiper blade not fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,696 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 63,692 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,074 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2008 48,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,834 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 26,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,372 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 URU 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 63.2%.

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 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 URU, 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 URU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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