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FJ03 XOS

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,438 miles

Corrostion Nearside rear inner sill

Corrostion Offside rear inner sill

Cut in Nearside front tyre tread

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Slight corrostion Nearside outer sill

Slight corrostion Offside outer sill

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,627 miles

nearside front bottom arm rear bush peeling

nearside front wiper blade split

rear beam bushes started to deteriorate

slight damage to rear no. plate

under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,801 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,875 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,205 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread started to crack

Offside rear tyre tread started to crack.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,915 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 XOS 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 76.9%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

FJ03 XOS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FJ03 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 XOS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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