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FJ03 WUY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,201 mi
Last recorded44,201 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 44,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 38,336 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill and chassis corroded but not causing sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 38,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded causing sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill and chassis corroded but not causing sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 33,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,404 miles

front chassis rusty

front number plate deteriorated

nsf wishbone bush seperating

nsr tyre worn inner tread

Fail 6 Mar 2014 30,404 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front chassis rusty

front number plate deteriorated

nsf wishbone bush seperating

nsr tyre worn inner tread

Fail 2 Mar 2013 26,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front flexi hose perished

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,287 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

nearside front flexi hose perished

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 5,129 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 WUY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

FJ03 WUY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is FJ03 WUY safe to buy?

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