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FJ03 OTV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,861 miles

All Brake Pipes Greased

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F (185/55R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S/R & O/S/R (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 50,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All Brake Pipes Greased

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F (185/55R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S/R & O/S/R (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,392 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,390 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs wear indicator (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,763 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 36,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,693 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 35,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,772 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 33,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 31,829 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,910 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 25,910 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,119 miles

long hand brake lever. n/s/f rack arm worn

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 OTV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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