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FJ03 YLR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,846 mi
Last recorded81,846 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,988 miles

Corrosion To The Valence Boot But Not Considered excessive.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Seal (5.2.6)

Corrosion To The Valence Boot But Not Considered excessive.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sight rusting to the N/S outer sill area

Slight lift on both front suspension units

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear valance/boot floor has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front disc inner face has minor corrosion

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear valance/boot floor has corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,922 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front floor corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,873 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front floor corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,531 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

rear axle dushes slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,181 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

rear axle dushes slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,531 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs liped

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,083 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)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,174 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)

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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)

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,434 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,440 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 33,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,553 miles

On driving backwards engine fouls front of body.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 25,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 21,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,136 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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