MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake pipes slightly corroded
slight corrosion to o/s/r chassis
slight play in both front strut top mounts
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
slight corrosion to o/s/r chassis
slight play in both front strut top mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG03 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 USM, 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 USM registered?
FG03 USM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.
Is FG03 USM safe to buy?
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