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FG03 VNV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,105 mi
Last recorded104,105 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 104,105 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,057 miles

Oil leak ()

front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes

offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section

offside rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis near trailing arm bush

Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis near trailing arm bush (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills holed near trailing arm bushes (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis near trailing arm bush (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 79,509 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,605 miles

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2013 63,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 60,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 56,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,304 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 15,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

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 VNV 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 77.8%.

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 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 VNV registered?

FG03 VNV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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