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FJ03 WOB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

38,320 mi
Last recorded38,320 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 38,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres perished (Both)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,068 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,000 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s & n/s front to rear inner & outer sill undersealed

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

slight surface rust by the fuel cap

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 29,999 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.2.6)

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

slight surface rust by the fuel cap

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shocker top bushes have slight play

front wipers split

off side sill corroded slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front shocker top bushes have slight play

front wipers split

off side sill corroded slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,523 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front shocker top bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2013 17,706 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 17,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

front wipers split

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,004 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)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 13,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,903 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,062 miles

All four tyres cracked & perished in the tread 165/60/14H

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre size 155/70/13

Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,833 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,609 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 6,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 4,983 miles

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

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

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 WOB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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