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FJ03 OUV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

11,394 mi
Last recorded11,394 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,394 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 11,393 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,725 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 99,723 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 95,698 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2010 95,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 77,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,649 miles

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

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

Slight play O/S/F steering rack end joint

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,669 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 37,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,126 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OUV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

FJ03 OUV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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