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FG03 UUJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2013 102,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,935 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 97,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 93,626 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

fuel filter corroded

leak on gearbox

nearside front lower arm rear bush split

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 93,626 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both outer sills

front brake discs corroded and lipped

fuel filter corroded

leak on gearbox

nearside front lower arm rear bush split

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,252 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)

nearside front suspension top as slight play

offside front suspension top as slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,252 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front suspension top as slight play

offside front suspension top as slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,102 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside front suspension top

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

slight play nearside front suspension top

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,970 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 533,236 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

front wiperblades worn

Fail 3 Apr 2006 36,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UUJ 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 53.3%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

FG03 UUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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