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FG03 VNP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,838 mi
Last recorded65,838 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,838 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,752 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 65,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,746 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,417 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

age related cracking to offside rear tyre

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,390 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,390 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,895 miles

cracks in side wall of nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,881 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,227 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 VNP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

FG03 VNP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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