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FG03 UUY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 UUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,164 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,735 miles

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

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

nsf inner wing corroded

osr outer sill rear section corroded

osr tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both outer sill rear sections corroded

nsf inner wing corroded

osr tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,740 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,737 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,479 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,479 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 62,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 50,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,368 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,806 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 UUY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

FG03 UUY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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