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FJ03 OOV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,102 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 92,102 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,530 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 86,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,717 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f wheel rim inner damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2016 74,707 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f wheel rim inner damaged

Pass 23 May 2015 70,118 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 May 2015 70,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,591 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,368 miles

Both front road wheels slightly dented.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 63,368 miles

Both front road wheels slightly dented.

Pass 17 May 2012 53,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 53,004 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 45,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,838 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 May 2010 38,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,085 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 OOV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

FJ03 OOV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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