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FJ03 KVX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 KVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion to cills and chassis

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2017 79,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in middle (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,582 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre cut but not showing cords

slight corrosion to chassis and cills

Fail 4 Jun 2015 67,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs corroded inner edges

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,357 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,011 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,011 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 41,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,636 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,780 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,780 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 24,321 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 KVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FJ03 KVX, 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 FJ03 KVX registered?

FJ03 KVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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