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FG03 UTL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,161 miles

Exhaust Rattle

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 72,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axel Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Axel Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,805 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 66,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 61,890 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,430 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 52,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,379 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,212 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns mirror missing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,123 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low/wiper blades starting to streak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 23,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracking on all tyres at the outer wall but not through to the ply

Pass 27 Mar 2010 20,749 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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