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FJ03 WZU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,757 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,252 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Near side rear inner wheel arch around bumper mounting area holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,175 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Near side rear inner wheel arch around bumper mounting area holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,249 miles

Corrosion on underparts

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,800 miles

Corrosion on underparts

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 32,932 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 31,763 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 31,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 30,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,615 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 28,601 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,192 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,598 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 24,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,060 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 20,060 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,003 miles

slight oil leak from selector shaft oil seal

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,529 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 12,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,575 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 WZU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

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

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