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FJ03 DLN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,192 mi
Last recorded91,192 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 DLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,192 miles

o/s mid floor corroded

slight play in steering rack

accident damage o/s front

Fail 30 Oct 2014 91,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

accident damage o/s front

o/s mid floor corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,663 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)

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion on outer sills

water hose insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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)

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion on outer sills

water hose insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,239 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,615 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 52,618 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 43,078 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,164 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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FJ03 DLN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FJ03 DLN, 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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FJ03 DLN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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