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FJ03 KWT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,168 mi
Last recorded63,168 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 KWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 63,168 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre slight perrrishing

slight corrosion on chassis legs

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,601 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking on wall and between tread

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 31 May 2011 52,557 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking on wall and between tread

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,832 miles

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

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

brake servo worn/pipe has tape around it?

inbalance on rear footbrake

ns rear tyre has nail in it

rear axle pivot bushes splitting

Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake servo worn/pipe has tape around it?

inbalance on rear footbrake

ns rear tyre has nail in it

rear axle pivot bushes splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 42,528 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 25,851 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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 KWT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

FJ03 KWT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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